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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-dulled and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Edges lightly foxed, with a faint dampstain to the lower edge near the spine (text unaffected). Remains well-preserved overall, with main text block strong and clean. Series; The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell: Trade Edition ; vol. 8. Physical description; xxviii, 418 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Boswell, James (1740-1795). Diaries. Great Britain. Social life and customs. 18th century. Sources. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Near Fine. 1st Edition. 418pp, Light blue boards, black spine with gilt lettering. Foxing on the top edge , otherwise a clean, unmarked copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket is bright with light soiling to the upper extremities. in mylar sleeve. Probably the hardest volume of the series, Boswell's journal of interest shifts dramatically from external events and circumstances to personal difficulties and inner conflicts.Boswell was troubled by fears of death, and we find him desparately turning to religion for consolation. Possibly Boswell's account of his interview with the dying philosopher David Hume added to the uniqueness of this volume. Book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Near fine. First Edition. The Yale Editions of The Private Papers of James Boswell. xxviii, [2], 418 p. 24 cm. Quarter cloth with grey paper boards. In mylar-covered dustjacket. Front flap price clipped. Tiny label front pastedown. By "extremes," the editor means that Boswell had many highs and lows in these years, attempting to abstain from alcohol and come to terms with death. Index.…

London 1971, 418 pp. (dust jacket slightly worn) c704.