Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson

The book is in excellent condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding. The cover shows minimal wear, maintaining its black, red, and gold aesthetic. There is no dust jacket included. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no signs of inscriptions or library markings.

Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson, authored by James Boswell, is an essential classic in English literature, providing a detailed biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson. This edition, published by Grolier Incorporated in New York, is part of "The World's Great Classics" series and is tailored for the modern reader. The book is a hardcover, bound in a distinguished black cover with red and gold accents on the spine. It features an abridgment by Herbert Askwith, with additional critical and biographical insights by Waldo H. Dunn. The standard book number is 7172-0000-0. This specific edition is valuable for collectors and enthusiasts of literary biographies, offering a unique presentation of Boswell's seminal work. The condition is excellent, with no dust jacket, making it a fine addition to any library.