The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. . Comprehending an acount of his studies and numerous works, ...; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations ...; and various original pieces of his composition, ... By James Boswell, Esq. A new edition, elucidated by copious notes, and illustrated ... In two volumes ...
James Boswell (1740-1795)
Category
Books
Date
1859
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 3122423
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v., plates . ill.., ports.., facsim.. . 8vo.. 2 vols bound as one. Provenance: Inscription on flyleaf: 'Adelbert Wellington Brownlow Cust from his sincere friend Clanmaurice. On his leaving Eton Election 1860' [i.e. gift to the future 3rd earl Brownlow (1844-1921) from Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, viscount Clanmaurice, later 5th marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927)]. Binding: Nineteenth-century purple calf, decorative gilt border. Spine gilt, with label as 'Vol. I.'.
Makers and roles
James Boswell (1740-1795)