Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D., with occasional remarks on his writings, an authentic copy of his will, and a catalogue of his works. To which are added, some papers written by Dr. Johnson, in behalf of a late unfortunate character, never before published. 3063764

Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D., with occasional remarks on his writings, an authentic copy of his will, and a catalogue of his works. To which are added, some papers written by Dr. Johnson, in behalf of a late unfortunate character, never before published.

William Cook

Date

1785

Materials

Collection

Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

NT 3063764

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240 p. ; 12mo. Numbered with probable former shelfmark on pastedown round label: 1147 Ac2. Autograph letter signed affixed to first free endpaper, from A.W. Browne to Bernard Shaw, giving him the book; dated: 21st Jany 1935; headed: Mentana, 27, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin. Provenance: inscribed on endpaper: Charles S. Humphreys 7th October 1877"; [separately] "With compliments A.M. Browne 21 Jany '35". Titlepage inscribed "Mr Hmphreys o/m". Binding: eighteenth-century calf. ants spine label, upper board loose.

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