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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84). Mr Johnson's Preface to his Edition of Shakespeare's Plays. London: for J. & R. Tonson and others, 1765.
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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84). Mr Johnson's Preface to his Edition of Shakespeare's Plays. London: for J. & R. Tonson and others, 1765.
8o (195 x 124 mm). Half title, woodcut device on title. 20th-century calf, edges gilt.
FIRST SEPARATE EDITION of Samuel Johnson's important text on Shakespeare's plays. Chapman & Hazen 148; Courtney & Smith p.107; Rothschild 1249.
8o (195 x 124 mm). Half title, woodcut device on title. 20th-century calf, edges gilt.
FIRST SEPARATE EDITION of Samuel Johnson's important text on Shakespeare's plays. Chapman & Hazen 148; Courtney & Smith p.107; Rothschild 1249.