The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Subtitle: comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological order : a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons, and various original pieces of his composition, never before published : the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for nearly half a century during which he flourished
By: by James Boswell
Edition: New ed., elucidated by copious notes and illustrated with numerous portraits, views, and characteristic designs, engraved from authentic sources.
Series: National illustrated library
Publisher: National Illustrated Library, 198 Strand
Published: 1851
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: English Authors; Biography
Work titles: Life of Samuel Johnson
Notes: Preface dated: 1851.

Each volume has added t.p., with vignette (portrait).

Imprint to v. 3 has publisher's address: "227, Strand"; v. 4: "198 & 227 Strand."

Vol. 3 has printer's imprint of Bradbury and Evans.

Paging: v. 1: 320 p.; v. 2: 306 p.; v.3: 298 p.; v. 4: 298 p.

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