JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84). Mr Johnson's Preface to his Edition of Shakespeare's Plays, London: for J. & R. Tonson (and others), 1765. 8°, half title, woodcut device on title (a few small pieces torn away from edges of half title, some staining and browning to half title). Modern buckram gilt, uncut. Provenance: indistinct signature dated 1835 on half title. FIRST SEPARATE EDITION. RARE. Courtney & Smith p.107.