The Life of Samuel Johnson L.L.D. By Boswell, James (Author) and Askwith, Herbert (Introduction) Books / Hardcover Special Collections / Author Archives › Barbara Mertz Collection Publisher: The Modern Library, Price $19.77 Free Shipping Send to a friend Collectible - Acceptable Collectible - Acceptable. Book Good. No dust jacket. No date stated. Modern Library World's Best Books series. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on front endpage. (English Writers, Lexicographers, Literary Criticism, Biography) $19.77 1 in Stock at Warehouse Quantity Add Free Shipping to continental U.S. OR $1.00 per item discount if shipped to store.