Works of Samuel Johnson, 1806
Johnson, Samuel. THE WORKS OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, L.L.D. A NEW EDITION IN TWELVE VOLUMES…. London: for J. Johnson, J. Nichols and Son, [et al], 1806. 8vo, 12 volume set. With engraved portrait of Johnson to first volume, no half-titles. Bound in marbled calf, spines gilt.
Condition Report: Sold as bindings and text not fully collated (volumes inspected at front and back and appear complete, with lengthy index at rear of final volume.) Some spines missing the volume number labels, a number of hinges repaired with traces of glue at gutters and occasionally some leaves adhered at gutter adjacent to those repairs. A number of scuffs or chips restored. Contents with some occasional light foxing and toning, title of 4th volume with upper margin clipped (no loss of text.) As-is.
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Johnson, Samuel. THE WORKS OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, L.L.D. A NEW EDITION IN TWELVE VOLUMES…. London: for J. Johnson, J. Nichols and Son, [et al], 1806. 8vo, 12 volume set. With engraved portrait of Johnson to first volume, no half-titles. Bound in marbled calf, spines gilt.
Condition Report: Sold as bindings and text not fully collated (volumes inspected at front and back and appear complete, with lengthy index at rear of final volume.) Some spines missing the volume number labels, a number of hinges repaired with traces of glue at gutters and occasionally some leaves adhered at gutter adjacent to those repairs. A number of scuffs or chips restored. Contents with some occasional light foxing and toning, title of 4th volume with upper margin clipped (no loss of text.) As-is.