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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549



                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT


    Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

    Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 18, 1996



                           BANK OF BOSTON CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Massachusetts                   1-6522                    04-2471221
(State or other jurisdiction    (Commission               (IRS Employer
  of incorporation)              File Number)              Identification No.)
 

100 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts                    02110
(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (617) 434-2200



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Item 5.  Other Events.
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     On January 18, 1996, Bank of Boston Corporation (the Corporation) issued a
press release announcing its earnings for the quarter and year ended December
31, 1995.  The financial information that is included herewith as Exhibit 99(a)
was included in the Corporation's press release and is incorporated herein by
reference.

Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.

99(a)  Financial information included in the Corporation's Press Release dated
       January 18, 1996.

 
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                                   SIGNATURES



     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                                        BANK OF BOSTON CORPORATION



Dated:  January 19, 1996                /s/ William J. Shea
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                                        William J. Shea
                                        Vice Chairman,
                                        Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer