Books

T Cadell, 1822. Hardcover. Foxing in front space and slight/Fine full leather binding with b. The Life of Samuel Johnson in 4 volumes by James Boswell. Ninth revised edition published by T Cadell, London 1822. Fine portrait engraving and sample hand written note. Fine full leather binding with banded raised spines. Foxing in front space and slight to page edge throughout. tight binding (rare opened), leather supple with light rub wear and soil marks. Light bumping to corners.

James Boswell's 'The Life of Samuel Johnson' is regarded as one of the greatest biographies written in the English language. It provides an in-depth and vivid recounting of the life of Samuel Johnson, a writer and critic who was a towering figure in 18th-century British literature.