{"product_id":"samuel-johnson-lives-of-english-poets-1819-philadelphia-nice-3-vol-leather-set","title":"Samuel Johnson Lives of English Poets 1819 Philadelphia nice 3 vol. leather set","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J53PHIoXmFY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Biographies, Biographical Sketches, English Poets, American Publications]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets; with Observations on their Works, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eby Dr. Samuel Johnson.\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1819, Philadelphia by Benjamin C. Buzby.\u003cbr\u003e3 volumes, each c. 400 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003ePeriod full mottled calf American leather bindings, smooth spines gilt ruled and lettered, contrasting red morocco title labels. Bindings remain tight and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOld damp staining to some text block portions, moderate scattered age staining and spotting throughout. Various signs of time, age and useage to the set, yet retaining an overall pleasing age patina and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eNice set to examine, early hand-written name and small local public library letterpress bookplates printed on green paper, small signs of previous institutional ownership including small early oval paper shelf id labels to spine bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSet is a one-of-a-kind survival, the various small age flaws adding patina and appeal to the unique set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks measure: 7 3\/8\" H X 4 1\/2\" W.\u003cbr\u003eSet along the shelf measures: 4\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e[V1955].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67976791261460,"sku":"sxv1793762004571","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9486\/7220\/files\/samuel-johnson-lives-of-english-poets-1819-philadelphia-nice-3-vol-leather-set_1.jpg?v=1793762012","url":"https:\/\/fernverna.com\/products\/samuel-johnson-lives-of-english-poets-1819-philadelphia-nice-3-vol-leather-set","provider":"Fernverna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}