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Boswell James - The Life Of Samuel Johnson (4 Volumes)

Estimate $200 - $400
Closed $240 (16 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details

Printed For T Cadell & others, London, 1822, Vol I with frontis portrait of Johnson, hole to endpaper, Vols 2 & 3 endpapers torn, spines taped, ex owners stamp to each volume.

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