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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. In Two Volumes. London: for R. & J. Dodsley and W. Johnston, 1759.
2 volumes, small 8° (158 x 95mm). (Lacking final blank in vol.II.) 18th-century tree calf, spines gilt with green and red morocco lettering-pieces (upper joints slightly split, spines a trifle scuffed). Provenance: M.Stringer (signatures, dated 1807).
FIRST EDITION. Courtney p.87; Rothschild 1242. (2)
2 volumes, small 8° (158 x 95mm). (Lacking final blank in vol.II.) 18th-century tree calf, spines gilt with green and red morocco lettering-pieces (upper joints slightly split, spines a trifle scuffed). Provenance: M.Stringer (signatures, dated 1807).
FIRST EDITION. Courtney p.87; Rothschild 1242. (2)