The works of Samuel Johnson, . LL.D. A new edition, in twelve volumes. With an essay on his life and genius, by Arthur Murphy, Esq. ...
Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Category
Books
Date
1796
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3002359
Summary
Bibliographic description
12v.,plate . port.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Late nineteenth-century (?) pencil note on flyleaf of v. 12. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on v. 1 flyleaf in Norris's hand: Howes 1942 Đ3/5/2 17/5. Binding: Nineteenth-century full straight-grained green morocco over boards; gilt fillet and roll-tools to form a border; gilt inner border; spines gilt; with title 'Johnson's Works'.
Makers and roles
Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) Arthur Murphy (1727-1805)