BOSWELL (James). The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Comprehending An Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition...1824

London: Printed for G. Cowie and Co., 4 Vols., 8vo ((215 x 140 mm), [2], 439, [1]; [2], 443; [2], 426; [2], 472pp., engraved portrait frontispiece (offset onto title page), one folding engraved plate, some occasional foxing of text, contemporary calf, neatly rebacked, spines tooled in gilt, red leather lettering piece. Provenance: Each volume with the engraved armorial bookplate of Charles Simeon (1759-1836), Vicar of Holy Trinity Cambridge for 54 years from 1782 until his death. Simeon, a contemporary of John Wesley, William Wilberforce and a founder member of the Church Mission Society; presentation inscription at head of title page.