Boswell's Life of Johnson, Volume I (1709-1776)
Boswell's Life of Johnson, Volume I (1709-1776)
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Book Notes: Dark green half leather with cloth sides and corners; gilt-decorated spine with raised bands. Moderate shelf wear: spine rubbed and faded, with soiling on the rear board. Blue marbled endpapers. Binding is tight; pages are clean apart from a split at pages 30-31. Inscription in ink on the front flyleaf, read as "Huntingdon Sheldon from his Tutor, Eton July 1921. With all good wishes".
Author(s): James Boswell
Publication year: 1904
Binding: Half Leather
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Frowde
Condition: GoodISBN:
Volume I (1709-1776) of James Boswell's biography of Samuel Johnson, first published in 1791. Boswell drew on the journals he kept of Johnson's conversation after meeting him in London in 1763, and the book is known above all for these recorded conversations.
This two-volume edition reprints the title page of the third edition (1799, revised and augmented), and has a frontispiece of Johnson from an engraving of the 1756 portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a facsimile plate.
Henry Frowde, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, New York and Toronto, 1904. Volume I only.
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
