Johnsoniana : anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL. D. / by Mrs. Piozzi, Richard Cumberland, Bishop Percy and others ; together with the Diary of Dr. Campbell and extracts from that of Madame d'Arblay / newly collected and edited by Robina Napier
1884, First Edition. London : George Bell. Very good copy bound in half calf over marbled boards, with marbled end papers. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and dulled as with age. Light foxing to prelims and page edges. Remains very well-preserved overall, tight and strong. Item #456869
Physical description; xi, 432 p. : illus., ports. ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical footnotes and index. Contents; Partial contents Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. during the last twenty years of his life / by Hester Lynch Piozzi -- Diary of a visit to England in 1775 / by Thomas Campbell -- An essay on the life and genius of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. / by Arthur Murphy. Subjects; Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784. Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784 ; Anecdotes. Johnson, Samuel. Anecdotes. English literature 18th century. Poet Poetry English Lexicographer Dictionary Biography.
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