{"product_id":"book-the-life-of-samuel-johnson-folio-society-24470","title":"The Life of Samuel Johnson - James Boswell - Folio Society - 1998 - 2 Vol.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Life of Samuel Johnson, by James Boswell. (2v.). Edited by Rodney Shewan. Sixteen leaves of gravure plates per volume. The first edition 1968 was quarter bound in dark green leather, green cloth boards with an oval brown paper cover-label. Later editions are cloth bound or buckram, see pictures for more details. Two-volume slipcase. 25.4x16.3cm. Vol.1 568pp. Vol.2 684pp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson is one of the most celebrated biographies in the English language. It records the life, conversations and personality of Dr Samuel Johnson, the writer, critic and lexicographer best known for compiling his great Dictionary of the English Language. Boswell combines biography with anecdotes, conversations and personal recollections, creating an unusually vivid portrait of Johnson's intelligence, wit, prejudices and friendships. The book also provides a rich picture of eighteenth-century literary London and the circle of writers and artists surrounding Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good overall condition. A few very small dents and some light stains on case, a few light marks and scratches on page edges, creases on p.377.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921486397779,"sku":"2026_11_45_24470","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/2026_11_14_5.jpg?v=1794665320","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/book-the-life-of-samuel-johnson-folio-society-24470","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}