[SAMUEL JOHNSON] MURPHY, Arthur. THE WORKS OF SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D. With an Essay on his Life and Genius. New York City: Alexander V. Blake, 1843. pp. 570, 699. Tall 8v. Two volume set, bound in contemporary calf. high quality Engraved title page vignette of Johnson to volume I; engraved vignette scene from RASSELAS to title page of volume II. Both volumes in original binding. The front board of vol. I is hanging by a thread; vol. II similar. Bumped, heavily scuffed, and spotted. The first and last pages of both volumes are quite foxed. A few early pencil notations to one or two pages of the text. Contents, otherwise, generally clean and still tight. Priced accordingly. Leather Bound.
The first complete American edition (so stated on title page), although there is apparently an 1832 American edition. (#9900029100)$65.00 USD
Product code: The Works of Samuel Johnson Ll.d., With an Essay on his Life high quality and Genius, 1943