Johnson's journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson Aberconway London: Revolution Editions

London: Revolution Editions

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Johnson's journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson Aberconway London: Revolution EditionsLondon: Geoffrey Cumberlege at the Oxford University Press, 1948. Reprint of the two journeys, with map at the front indicating the courses they took. Bound in red half calf over marbled boards, heavily gilt spine with navy blue title label. Top edge gilt. 8vo. Reproduction of the original 1703 titlepage of Johnson's "Western Islands" plus six other plates and the map at the front. Signed binding by Lewis & Harris of Bath. A fine copy.