[JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84)]. An Account of the Life of Mr Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers, London: J. Roberts, 1744. 8° (lacking half title). Later polished speckled boards preserving old spine with green morocco lettering-pieces gilt, gilt edges (joints lightly rubbed). Provenance: Robert William Rogers (armorial bookplate); Alan Lubbock (label); some early marginal ink lining. FIRST EDITION. Courtney & Smith p.15; Rothschild 1223.