THE PRINCE OF ABISSINIA. RASSELAS

by Samuel Johnson

$3,750 · Offered by Phillip J. Pirages

First edition

London: R. and J. Dodsley, and W. Johnston, 1759 . 158 x 98 mm. 6 1/4 x 3 3/4 . Two volumes. FIRST EDITION. Contemporary sprinkled calf, some very skillful repair to joints, newer but extremely convincing red morocco labels, raised bands, spine with gilt rules, edges sprinkled in red. Fleeman 59.4R/1; Courtney-Smith, p. 87; ESTC T139510. Upper corners and edges a

• Binding: Leather

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