Johnson's journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson grain The whole illustrated by numerous

The whole illustrated by numerous notes and practical observations on all the various branches of domestic economy

illustrated by topographical

and eight engraved plates (behind guards)

Titlepage engravings throughout

London: Thames and Hudson

Johnson's journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson grain The whole illustrated by numerousLondon: Geoffrey Cumberlege at the Oxford University Press, 1948. Reprint of the two journeys, with map at the front indicating the courses they took. Bound in red half calf over marbled boards, heavily gilt spine with navy blue title label. Top edge gilt. 8vo. Reproduction of the original 1703 titlepage of Johnson's "Western Islands" plus six other plates and the map at the front. Signed binding by Lewis & Harris of Bath. A fine copy.