Elder Books have been dealing in 2nd hand & Antiquarian Books, Prints, Maps & Collectables for over 20 years, formally of Ross Old Book Shop Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. We are now trading solely on-line and the occasional trade fair.
Please visit: www.abebooks.co.uk - Book Seller: Elder Books for our latest selection of books for sale.
Viewing by Appointment also undertaken.
We would also like to purchase good quality 2nd Hand & Antiquarian Books.
You can contact us: paulelderbooks@gmail.com
Visit Elder Books Facebook Page! Established 1996 & Dealing in a wide variety of Rare, Antiquarian & second hand books plus a selection of early maps, prints & interesting & unusual Antiques & collectables.
Elder Books & Collectables
'%3e%3cpath fill='%23012169' d='M0 0v30h60V0z'/%3e%3cpath stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='6' d='m0 0 60 30m0-30L0 30'/%3e%3cpath stroke='%23C8102E' stroke-width='4' d='m0 0 60 30m0-30L0 30' clip-path='url(%23b)'/%3e%3cpath stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='10' d='M30 0v30M0 15h60'/%3e%3cpath stroke='%23C8102E' stroke-width='6' d='M30 0v30M0 15h60'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
Herefordshire, UK
Mobile
+447980 639356
1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes
REF: ES1568 / LA476157
£180
€210
$242
Secure Payments By
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jun 2018Approved item1250 sales by dealerFree Delivery
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jun 2018Approved item1250 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell
Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, London 1907
Complete in two volumes
First Edition Set
Hardbacks bound in early 20th century half leather bindings, marbled endpapers, both volumes illustrated throughout with full page plates & numerous illustrations among text.
Leather bindings bound by J. H. Fensham of London
Each book measures approx 10 x 8 inches
A good detailed set on Johnson & in attractive leather bindings
measurements
Height:
10 in
Width:
8 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes (LA476157) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1907
condition
Few small areas of peeling to leather, light rubbing to top & bottom of spines, few minor marks to boards, corners bumped, occasional light foxing, occasional creases to pages or corner margins, two private bookplates to front endpapers,
Overall a very good set with boards firmly attached
additional info
Category:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1907
location
This 1907 The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell 2 x Large Leather Volumes is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Share:
A selection of items from Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables has 628 items available.1819 Rasselas by Samuel Johnson Engravings by A Raimbach Leather Binding
£ 225
€262$303
Elder Books & Collectables
1930s Goodbye Mr Chips & to You Mr Chips by James Hilton 2 X Volumes
£ 145
€169$195
Elder Books & Collectables
1890's The Portfolio 2 x Leather Volumes Greek Bronzes Cameos Artists Sculptures
£ 185
€216$249
Elder Books & Collectables
1834 Works & Life of Robert Burns 8 x Volume Set Fine Riviere Leather Bindings
£ 595
€694$800
Elder Books & Collectables