The diary of Samuel Johnson
MS. Don. f. 6
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The diary of Samuel Johnson
Shelfmark
MS. Don. f. 6
Summary
The diary of Samuel Johnson
Date
Aug-Dec 1782
Language
English
Physical facet
Leather with flap, rebacked, inscribed '1782 August' on lower cover by Johnson
Physical extent
80 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by the Boswell family; A. Dowell (Edinburgh), 28 May 1917, (part of lot 1031?), bought by Miss E. H. Dowden.
Acquisition
Bought from her estate and given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 1937.
Subject
Diaries
18th century
