Johnson's journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson grain and these artists became the

and these artists became the main exponents of the Kitchen Sink school

Intrigued by his stylish get-up and dissolute lifestyle

with his ownership signature at head of titlepage

Titlepage engravings throughout

illustrated by topographical

Johnson's journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and Boswell's journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson grain and these artists became theLondon: 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.