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James Boswell, Esq.. The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D.

First issue of first edition bound with the Principal Corrections and Additions to the First Edition

Takau Shimada editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Editon Synapse

Published:31st Jan '06

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James Boswell, Esq.. The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. cover

‘The most famous single work of biographical art in the whole of literature.’ by (W. J. Bate)

This is a reprint of the rare first edition (first issue) of the Boswell's biography which has never been reprinted in facsimile format before. The original writing by Boswell in this edition is very different from later editions which are thoroughly edited and rewritten.

This is an indispensable source for the study of 18th century English society and literature and will be reprinted together with an even rarer booklet of Corrections and Additions to the First Edition which Boswell prepared himself and distributed only to the subscribers to the first edition.

ISBN: 9784901481694

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 3628g

1160 pages