Select Essays of Dr. Johnson, Vol. II by George Birkbeck Hill (ed.)
1889. Limited Edition. 259 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth with gilt lettering. Limited to 750 copies for England. Deckled edges. Rough cut edges. Pages are moderately tanned with visible foxing, heavy in places. Minor cracking to gutters and front hinge, however binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper and half title page. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Heavy tanning to spine, which has mild crushing and tearing to ends. Moderate water stains to surfaces. Book has forward lean. Boards are mildly warped.