This rare set set of "The Life of Samuel Johnson" by James Boswell with marginal comments by Mrs. Prozzi, is in excellent condition.
The books are like new and still in their original slipcovers. The gold letters pop out of the red background on the brown cloth binding. The decorative slipcases are in excellent condition with only slight fading on the top.
They look beautiful and would be a great addition to any library, use as photography props, or decorative use in your home. Possibilities are endless.
The Life of Samuel Johnson, originally published in 1791 by James Boswell. This is a biography of the English writer Dr. Samuel Johnson. The work was from the beginning a critical and popular success, and represents a landmark in the development of the modern genre of biography. It is notable for its extensive reports of Johnson's conversation.
Set of three volumes "The Life of Samuel Johnson" by James Boswell.
Published by Heritage Press in 1963.
Brown cloth binding with decorative slipcases.
The books are in very good condition. Some shelf wear retailer to the slipcases.
They each measure approximately 9-1/2" x 6-1/ 2" when slipcased.
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Product code: RARE BOOK — The retailer Life of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Heritage Press 1963 [3 Vol Set] Vintage