This is the 1906 two-volume edition of Boswell’s Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D., published in London by Archibald Constable & Co.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest works of biographical literature, Boswell’s account of his journey with Johnson through the Scottish Highlands offers a vivid portrait of 18th-century travel, conversation, and intellectual life. This edition includes additional notes by Scott, Croker, Chambers, and others, expanding on the original text.
Features of this collectible 1906 set:
- Two complete volumes (Vol I & Vol II)
- Original green cloth bindings with paper spine labels
- Untrimmed page edges, period red and black title pages, and illustrations
- A solid and attractive set for collectors of literary biography, Samuel Johnson, or Scottish history
Condition Notes- Books: Good overall; moderate sun fading and discoloration to cloth, with some edge and corner wear
- Bindings: Tight and square; slight lean to Volume I
- Pages: Mostly clean with occasional pencil marks; uniform age toning throughout
- Spine Labels: Original paper labels present with edge wear
- Other: Complete matched set, structurally sound and collectible