Mr Johnsons Preface To His Edition Of Shakespears Plays

by Samuel Johnson

$4,000 · Offered by Phillip J. Pirages

London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson et al. 1765 . 218 x 130 mm. 8 1/4 x 5 . 2 p.l., v-lxxii pp. FIRST SEPARATE EDITION. 20th century speckled calf with a simple gilt border by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with their stamp-signature on the front turn-in , raised bands on spine, red morocco spine title label with gilt lettering, and gilt edges joints expertly repaired . Flower vase

• Binding: Leather

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