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[JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784)] The Rambler. London: J. Payne and J. Bouquet, 1751.
2 volumes, small 2° (278 x 180mm). Numbers 1-83, 85-179 only. (Lacking nos. 84 and 180-208, worming to lower outer corner of vol. 2 up to p. 692, pp. 957 and 951 of vol. 2 misbound, occasional browning and staining.) Contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments, contrasting morocco lettering-pieces (corners a little rubbed).
ORIGINAL ISSUES of the magazine written almost single-handedly by Johnson, and published every Tuesday and Saturday at 2d per number. Although this copy is not complete, it possesses a highly impressive mottled calf binding. Courtney and Smith 25; Rothschild 1234.
2 volumes, small 2° (278 x 180mm). Numbers 1-83, 85-179 only. (Lacking nos. 84 and 180-208, worming to lower outer corner of vol. 2 up to p. 692, pp. 957 and 951 of vol. 2 misbound, occasional browning and staining.) Contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments, contrasting morocco lettering-pieces (corners a little rubbed).
ORIGINAL ISSUES of the magazine written almost single-handedly by Johnson, and published every Tuesday and Saturday at 2d per number. Although this copy is not complete, it possesses a highly impressive mottled calf binding. Courtney and Smith 25; Rothschild 1234.
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