The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical,and Miscellaneous: to which are now added, Biographical Anecdotes of the Doctor, selected from the late Productions of Mrs. Piozzi; Mr. Boswell, and other Authent

A New Edition, being the SEVENTH, wherein the Two Volumes are comprised in One, and arranged under one alphabet, with considerable additions. Small 8vo. hardback in original mottled brown calf, rebacked with remains of original spine laid on, red title label, decorative gilt. lxxx, 2pp. Advertisements, 294pp. Text plus 6pp. Catalogue at end. With engraved portrait frontispiece (dated 1786) and engraved facsimile of Doctor Johnson's handwriting. Ink inscription, dated 1852, to prelim. Offsetting from portrait frontispiece to title page. Some faint water-staining to top and lower edges of pages. 2 Pages torn with no loss of text. Vertical crack and some rubbing to original laid on spine (please see photos). A VERY GOOD, HANDSOME COPY.