The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. With an essay on his life and genius, by Arthur Murphy, Esq. First complete American edition

New York: George Dearborn, 1837. 2 volumes tall 8vo, pp. [4],xxxiii, [1], xli [i.e. xii], [13]-570; [4], 699; engraved title-p. in each vol., text in double column; original diaper-weave brown cloth, rebacked to match, gilt lettering direct on spines; spines a little sunned, a few minor spots and stains, but generally good and sound. The first "complete" American edition was that published by A.V. Blake in 1832 (2 vols., 8vo) which was stereotyped and reissued a number of times with various imprints, this among them. American Imprints 45001; Fleeman 87.3W/25h. (truncated) (Inventory #: 23817)