Author: JOHNSON, SAMUEL (1709-1784). MURPHY, ARTHUR (1727-1805). HALL, JOHN (1739-1797) [ENGRAVER]. REYNOLDS, JOSHUA SIR (1723-1792) [ARTIST]
Title: The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. ... In twelve volumes. With an essay on his life and genius
Description: 1792. New Editon. Worn copy bound in full aniline calf with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some wear and tear to the spine and panel edges as with age. by Arthur Murphy. Provenance; from the library of George Barclay with his bookplate. Physical description; 12 v. : port. (frontis). Notes; Vol 1 has frontispiece portrait of Samuel Johnson engraved by John Hall from an original painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Contents; Contents vol 1: An essay on the life and genius of Dr. Johnson/by Arthur Murphy - Poems - Irene - Miscellaneous poems - Poemata. Vol 2: Philological tracts - Political essays - Miscellaneous essays. Vol 3: Dissertation - Conclusion to Brumoy's Greek Theatre - Observations on Macbeth - Adventurer - Rasselas. Vol 4: The rambler 1-70. Vol 5: The rambler 71-140. Vol 6: The rambler 141-208. Vol 7: The idler 1-103. Vol 8: Miscellaneous essays - Political tracts - A journey to the Western islands of Scotland. Vols 9. 10 and 11: The lives of the English poets. Vol 12: Lives of eminent persons - Letters - Prayers. Subjects; Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). Collected works. 18th commentaries. 18th century writings. Genres; Anthologies - England - 1792. Illustrated. Weight in Kg appr.:

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