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London : J. Nichols & Son; F. & C. Rivington; Otridge & Son, et al; James Christie; J. Richardson; J. Walker; J. Offor, et al. , 1810-24. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Sir Joshua Reynolds . The complete collection of works by the famous English writer, Samuel Johnson, with an additional three volumes of biography. A new edition. In full calf binding with gilt detail. The complete twelve volume set of Samuel Johnson's works, with an essay on his life and genius by Arthur Murray. Showcasing the variety of Johnson's publications; from poetry to prose, essays and plays. Including famous works such as articles from 'The Rambler' and 'The Adventurer', 'A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland', and 'The Plan of an English Dictionary'. With an engraved frontispiece by Sir Joshua Reynolds, to volume one, and an advertisement by Alex Chalmers to the front of the book. Alongside three volumes from the four volume set of 'The Life of Samuel Johnson' by James Boswell. A…

Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. is a biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson written by James Boswell. It is regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography and has been described as the greatest biography written in English.