Life of Samuel Johnson. LL.D. together with the Journal of a tour to the Hebrides ... with Johnsoniana. London: George Bell, 1884. — BOSWELL, JAMES. 1740-1795.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831026
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Boswell, James. 1740-1975., Life of Samuel Johnson. LL.D. together with the Journal of a tour to the Hebrides ... with Johnsoniana. London: George Bell, 1884. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831026.

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Boswell, James. 1740-1975., Life of Samuel Johnson. LL.D. together with the Journal of a tour to the Hebrides ... with Johnsoniana. London: George Bell, 1884. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831026.

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