[JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784)]. Johnsoniana; or, Supplement to Boswell: Being, Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson. First Edition published by John Murray, London ~ 1836. "A mass of miscellaneous anecdotes and sayings, gathered from nearly a hundred different publications, which could not be produced as notes to Boswell without overloading and perplexing his pages, but which are essential to the completion of the intellectual portrait of Johnson." 
 
4to (12 x 9"). 530 Pages + Ads - 46 steel-engraved plates on India paper with frontispiece, additional title page and an extra portrait of Johnson not called for along with several handwriting facsimiles. Early half Morocco over marbled boards with matching endpapers, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, all edges gilt. Light shelf wear with rubbing to the corner tips, wear along the joints and some foxing, most notable on the India plates. 
 
An outstanding example, and a compelling artifact of literary history. Johnsoniania offers a deep dive into the mind and legacy of Samuel Johnson through anecdotes that showcase his intellect, humor, and enduring influence. This first edition is a must-have for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of 18th-century literature.