BOSWELL, JAMES. The Life of Samuel Johnson. 6 volumes extended to 11. Profusely illustrated with 508 inserted portraits and views, additional titles in red and black. 8vo, contemporary full tan pebbled morocco, covers with gilt scrollwork cornerpieces within gilt rules, central gilt portrait motif of Johnson surrounded by gilt laurels, spine gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, inner dentelles, spines slightly dulled, slight rubbing mostly to corners, very occasional discoloration to covers; occasional offsetting to pages from plates. extra-illustrated set. Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1887