Boswell Collection (#2)

Sir Charles Blagden (b, 1748, d. 1820), 1907. Sir Charles Brian Blagden FRS (1748-1820), was a British physician and scientist. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Facsimile of autograph letter by Kitty Clive, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

An exact representation of the burning, plundering and destruction of Newgate by the rioters on the memorable 7th of June 1780, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Mrs. Elizabeth Montague (b. 1720, d. 1800), 1907. Artist: John Raphael Smith
Mrs. Elizabeth Montague (b. 1720, d. 1800), 1907. Elizabeth Montagu (1718-1800), was a British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonist, literary critic

Johnsons House, No. 8 Bolt Court, Fleet Street, 1907. Artist: A. L. Collins
Johnsons House, No. 8 Bolt Court, Fleet Street, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Lady Diana Beauclerk (b. 1734, d. 1808), 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Topham Beauclerk (b. 1739 - d. 1780), 1907
Topham Beauclerk (b. 1739 - d.1780), 1907. Topham Beauclerk (1739-1780) was a celebrated wit and a friend of Dr Johnson. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Facsimile title-page of the first edition of The Works of the English Poets, containing Johnsons famous Lives, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Samuel Johnson, 1777, 1907. Dr Johnson, 18th century English man of letters. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet

Dr. Charles Burney (b. 1726, d. 1814), 1907. Charles Burney FRS (1726-1814) was an English music historian, composer and musician. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Thomas Tyers (b. 1726, d. 1787), 1907. Thomas Tyers (1726-1787), was an English playboy and dilettante author. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Sir Joshua Reynoldss House, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

George Psalmanazar (b. (?) 1679, d. 1763), 1907. George Psalmanazar (c. 1679-1763) was a Frenchman who claimed to be the first native of Formosa (today Taiwan) to visit Europe

Temple Bar from Butcher Row, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Fleet Street in the Eighteenth Century, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Samuel Johnson, 1773, 1907. Dr Johnson, 18th century English man of letters. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet

David Garrick. (b. 1717, d. 1779), 1907. David Garrick (1717-1779), was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout

James Boswell (b. 1740, d. 1795), 1907. James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck (1740-1795), was a Scottish biographer and diarist, born in Edinburgh

John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (b. 1648, d. 1680), 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Henry Thrale (d. 1781), 1907. Henry Thrale (1724/1730?-1781), was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1765 to 1780. He was a close friend of Samuel Johnson

Signor Vestris, 1907. Marie-Jean-Augustin Vestris, known as Auguste Vestris (1760-1842), was a French dancer. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd

James Thomson (b. 1700, d. 1748), 1907. James Thomson (1700-1748), was a British poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of Rule

Johnsons Residence at Brightelmstone, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

A facsimile of the plate in the first edition of Boswells Life of Johnson, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Oliver Goldsmith, 1907. Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774), was an Irish novelist, playwright and poet, who is best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol

Goldsmiths Monument in the Temple, 1907. Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774), was an Irish novelist, playwright and poet, who is best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield

A View of the King and Queens Baths and the Great Pump Room at Bath, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

St. Mildreds Church, and the Poultry, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

The Pelican Inn, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

The Crown and Anchor Tavern, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Anna Williams (b. 1706, d. 1783), 1907. Anna Williams (1706-1783), was a poet. She was a close companion of the writer Samuel Johnson. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Thomas Flatman (b. 1637, d. 1688), 1907. Thomas Flatman (1635-1688) was an English poet and miniature painter. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Arthur Murphy (b. 1727, d. 1805), 1907. Arthur Murphy (1727-1805), also known by the pseudonym Charles Ranger, was an Irish writer. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

The West End of St. Pauls Cathedral from Ludgate Street (Ludgate Hill), 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

John Ellis (b. 1698 d. 1791), 1907. Deputy John Ellis of Broad Street Ward holding a book, 1792. John Ellis served as an active member of the Corporation of London from 1750 to 1790

Mrs. Thrale (Afterwards Piozzi) (b. 1741, d. 1821), 1907. Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage becoming Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821)

Mrs. Lucy Porter (b. 1716, d. 1786), 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Anna Seward (b. 1747, d. 1809), 1907
Anna Seward (b.1747, d. 1809), 1907. Anna Seward (1742-1809), English writer and poet known as the Swan of Lichfield. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Richard Greens Museum at Lichfield, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Edward Gibbon (b. 1737, d. 1794), 1907. Edward Gibbon FRS (1737-1794), was an English historian, writer and Member of Parliament

The Cheshire Cheese Tavern - Wine Office Court, Fleet Street, 1907. Artist: F
The Cheshire Cheese Tavern - Wine Office Court, Fleet Street, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Parlour of the Three Crowns Inn, Lichfield, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Edmund Hectors House: The Old Square, Birmingham, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Samuel Johnson, LL. D. 1907
Samuel Johnson, LL.D. 1907. Dr Johnson, 18th century English man of letters. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet

Monument to Johnson, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Hester Lynch Piozzi (b. 1741, d. 1821), 1907. Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage becoming Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author

Horace Walpole (b. 1717, d. 1797), 1907. Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797), also known as Horace Walpole, was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician

Bennet Langton (b. 1737- d. 1801), 1907. Bennet Langton (c.?1736-1801), was an English writer and a founding member of the Literary Club. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

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"Boswell: A Journey through Time and Friendship" Step into the world of Boswell, where history intertwines with friendship and adventure. This captivating caption takes us on a journey from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil Edinburgh home of James Boswell. In the 19th century color engraving, we find ourselves at the Mitre Tavern in London, witnessing an iconic meeting between Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson. Their conversations echo through time as they discuss literature, philosophy, and life itself. David Boswell Reid's name also emerges in our exploration. Perhaps a distant relative or admirer of James Boswell? The connection remains shrouded in mystery but adds another layer to this fascinating tale. As we continue down Fleet Street in London, we can almost hear the footsteps of Dr. Johnson and his loyal companion Boswell echoing through history. Their bond is unbreakable as they navigate both literary circles and everyday life together. But it is not just London that holds significance for our protagonist; Edinburgh becomes their beloved home. Within its walls lies a sanctuary for reflection and creativity – a place where ideas flourish under the watchful eye of Scotland's capital city. Dr. Johnson's Highland Tour comes alive before our eyes as he explores rugged landscapes alongside his faithful friend Boswell. Together they traverse mountainsides, capturing moments that will forever be etched into their memories. The Mitre Tavern resurfaces once again – an emblematic location symbolizing camaraderie between Dr. Johnson and his ever-loyal companion Boswell. Here they share laughter over pints while engaging in intellectual debates that shape their understanding of the world around them. Boswell Court stands tall amidst grandeur - perhaps named after our enigmatic hero himself? Its origins remain unknown but serve as a reminder that even buildings can carry stories within their walls. Mr.