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The Works of Samuel Johnson. 12 vols. NEW EDITION - 1810 - IN A FINE BINDING

$1,600per set
£1,226.60per set
€1,403.58per set
CA$2,261.16per set
A$2,457.79per set
CHF 1,315.70per set
MX$29,709.01per set
NOK 16,580.33per set
SEK 15,291.37per set
DKK 10,482.49per set

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AUTHOR: JOHNSON, Samuel. TITLE: The Works of Samuel Johnson. With An Essay On His Life And Genius, by Arthur Murphy. PUBLISHER: London: for many, 1810. DESCRIPTION: NEW EDITION. 12 vols., 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", engraved frontis portrait plate in volume one, bound in contemporary full tree calf, gilt decorated spines, gilt lettered green and black morocco spine labels, by B. Scott Carlisle (Binders ticket). CONDITION: Internally clean and bright, front hinge to vol 1 starting but firm, all other hinges fine, rubbing to the head of four spines with some minor loss, still a VERY GOOD set in a contemporary binding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214242610632

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