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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Samuel Johnson

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland

Published: W. Straham & T. Cadell, London, 1875

Edition: First edition

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Full contemporary calf with raised bands.

There is a penciled notation inside back cover "re-backed by Middleton August 2010."

Gilt spine with decorative panels and raised bands. Morocco gilt title.

Gilt dentelles on front and back. Lovely condition throughout.

384 pages with very old stylised bookplate on the inside.

An especially fine copy. First edition - second printing.

Johnson undertook this journey at the ripe old age of 64, and his 

narrative of the journey was written in a more homely style than

many of his previous publications. Traditionally this edition is called

the second issue of the first edition owing to the six line errata. It contains

Johnson's final corrections.

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.  

  • Binding Condition: good
  • Overall Condition: good
  • Size: 21 x 13.5 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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