London: J. Buckland, J. Rivington, et al. 1790. Second Edition. Complete in 75 volumes. 8vo. 4 x 6.5 in. Contemporary tree calf, ornamented in gilt, beautifully marbled endpapers. This second edition is augmented with works from an additional fourteen poets. Illustrated with several engraved plates. Moderate edgewear; heavy toning, chipping & wear to spines; heavy rubbing to fragile joints. Hinges sound, contents generally very clean & tight. Missing spine labels, though some fragments remain. Board detached from Vol. 19; Vol. 46 in poor condition, with large strip from spine. A good antiquarian set overall.

Johnson's last major work, first published 1779-81.

Price: $1,500.00