Lot 80 · English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations
the principal corrections and additions to the first edition of mr. boswell's life of dr. johnson. henry baldwin for charles dilly, 1793
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $2,004–$3,340
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations, London · 12 December 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4625987
- Record
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Boswell, James. 1740-1975., the principal corrections and additions to the first edition of mr. boswell's life of dr. johnson. henry baldwin for charles dilly, 1793. Sotheby's, 12 Dec 2017, lot 80. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4625987.
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Boswell, James. 1740-1975., the principal corrections and additions to the first edition of mr. boswell's life of dr. johnson. henry baldwin for charles dilly, 1793. Sotheby's, 12 Dec 2017, lot 80. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4625987.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | 'Foreshore' | $2,287 | Bonhams, Mar 2018 | |
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | the life of samuel johnson. boston: w. andrews and l. blake, | Sotheby's, Nov 2017 | ||
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | an account of corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; | Sotheby's, Dec 2013 | ||
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | Shoreham Church | Bonhams, Jul 2018 | ||
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | british essays in favour of the brave corsicans: by several | Sotheby's, Dec 2017 | ||
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D ... and various original pi | Bonhams, Apr 2015 | ||
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | 'Calm Day 4' | Bonhams, Nov 2016 | ||
| Boswell, James. 1740-1975. | the journal of a tour to the hebrides, with samuel johnson. | Sotheby's, Dec 2017 |
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