Using the first edition and including extensive illustrations, the Navarre Society sought in this set to produce the definitive edition of Boswell's life of Johnson. 3 volumes. 8vo. In red boards with gilt titles and decorations on spine and blind-stamped decoration on front boards. Spines are sunned, as well as rubbed and bumped at the heads and feet. Edges of the boards are likewise rubbed. Edges of the text-block are slightly foxed. Interiors are clean.