The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets; with Critical Observations on their Works

by Samuel Johnson

$500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First American edition. First edition was published 1779-81. 2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary calf, red morocco gilt labels and gilt rules on spines rules are not placed the same on both volumes . Some rubbing and scuffing, careful and skilfull restoration, some browning and spotting of text, blank and endpaper at back of second volume cut. In a brown cloth open end case. Shaw and Shoemaker 4455. Item #376583

• Binding: Leather

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