1801 The Lives Of The Most Eminent English Poets by Samuel Johnson - 3 Vols. Book Sets

1801 The Lives Of The Most Eminent English Poets by Samuel Johnson - 3 Vols. Book Sets'The Lives Of The Most Eminent English Poets With Critical Observations On Their Works' by Samuel Johnson, published London, 1801. Complete in three volumes. All volumes are fully bound in brown leather with blind stamped decoration to the boards, five raised bands and gilt stamped decoration to the spine. All volumes show signs of shelf wear to the extremities. Marbled endpapers. Bookplate of 'John Monins' to the front pastdown likely John Monins of

A sterling silver quaich

It is understood that as the session with the sculptor drew to a close

Hallmarked Chester

presumably from being rocked against a wall previously

and was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA)

There are some small signs of wear commensurate with age but generally the whole piece is in excellent condition

Weight (excluding pole): 1

Each piece fits perfectly in its designated place within the case

Yellow endpapers with small pencil inscription and over 100 stunning engraved plates and fold-outs throughout

The work is of relatively large proportions and is housed in a burr maple wood frame

Each side of the bottle has a sterling silver neck incorporating a shaped pourer with its original hand blown sphere stopper

Obedient to his father’s wishes