[JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84)]. The Idler. In Two Volumes, London: J. Newbery, 1761. 2 volumes, 12° (168 x 100mm). 3-pages publisher's advertisements at end of volume II (some light marginal staining in vol. one, last few leaves of vol. II lightly browned). Contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt in compartments with red morocco lettering-pieces. Provenance: M. Gery 1772 (signature on front pastedowns); E. Mathieson (modern signature on front free endpapers). FIRST COLLECTED EDITION. Courtney & Smith p.83; Rothschild 1248. (2)