Sold2018[Rasselas.] The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale.Johnson, Samuel. [Rasselas.] The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. London: R. and J. Dodsley; and W. Johnston, 1759. First edition of Johnson's only novel. Two vols., contemporary sheep, quarter leather slSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of 5: FictionQueen of the Air, , Ruskin John. Rasselas, Johnson, Samuel, 4-1/2” x 6”, 230 pgs. Dante the Divina Commedia and Canzoniere, 1 Vol. Of 5, 4-1/2” x 7”, 255 pgs. Don Quixote, 610See Sold Price
Sold2022Samuel Johnson, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Dodsley, 1759 2VolSamuel Johnson, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Published London, R&J Dodsley, 1759. 1st Ed, in fitted case. 2 volumes, mottled full leather, raised bands, gilt decorations on spine withSee Sold Price
Sold2022Samuel Johnson, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Dodsley, 1759 2VolSamuel Johnson, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, Published London, R&J Dodsley, 1759. 1st Ed, in fitted case. 2 volumes, mottled full leather, raised bands, gilt decorations on spine withSee Sold Price
Sold20191911 Rasselas by Samuel Johnson Philosophy Allegory1911 Rasselas by Samuel Johnson Philosophy Allegory EGYPT Ethiopia Abyssinia Most known for his English Dictionary, Samuel Johnson wrote an allegorical story about human emotion and happiness entitledSee Sold Price
Sold2022RASSELAS BY SAMUEL JOHNSON AL BURT COMPANYPage reads THE HISTORY OF RASSELAS PRINCE OF ABYSSINIA BY SAMUEL JOHNSON published by A.L BURT COMPANY, PUBLISHERS. Book is red with gold toned lettering. Book measures approx 7.5 inches tall 5.5 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2023JOHNSON, SAMUEL. WORKS. 12 VOLUMES. 1820Johnson, Samuel; Murphy, Arthur [contributor] THE WORKS OF SAMUEL JOHNSON: Life & Poems * Tracts * Adventurer & Rasselas * Rambler, vol. 1* Rambler, vol. 2 * Rambler, vol. 3 * Idler * Essays, Tracts,See Sold Price
Sold2024ANTIQUE ENGRAVING OF SAMUEL JOHNSONAntique engraving of Samuel Johnson circa early 1700s. Originally painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds and engraced by Will Doughty. In black and gold frame with cream matting. Measures 21" x 26" and weighsSee Sold Price
Sold2022Lot of 5 vintage books including The Birds of America by John J. Audubon, 1944, The History ofLot of 5 vintage books including The Birds of America by John J. Audubon, 1944, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson, 1850, 2 song books, a spelling book, and a leather photoSee Sold Price
Sold2019FRAMED LIFETIME SILHOUETTE OF SAMUEL JOHNSONDated 1781 Cut Paper and Ink Silhouette of Connecticut Senator (served 1789-1791) and Signer of the US Constitution William S. Johnson(1727-1819), initialed I.P, with black oval mat, under glass, in tSee Sold Price
Sold2021The History of Caliph Vathek 1883 1st Ed w/ RasselasThe History of Caliph Vathek. [and also] Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. Beckford, William; Samuel Johnson. Published by London: J. C. Nimmo and Bain. (1883) 1st Edition. Large Paper edition. With FourSee Sold Price
Sold2018Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D.In ten vols., John Murray, London 1835 16mo (4 1/4 x 6 3/"), bound in brown moroccan with gilt titles on spines, gilt top fore edge, marbled boards, free end papers and paste downs with all illustratiSee Sold Price
Sold2018Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819 - 1904) -- By HandThis lot consists of a Hand Painted oil on board Hand Signed "M.J. Heade" at lower left. Image depicts a small bouquet of freshly-picked white and yellow Cherokee roses laying on a dark red surface. ISee Sold Price
Sold2023Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson 1st Ed 1791This is a two-volume set of The Life of Samuel Johnson, written by James Boswell and published in 1791, and it is a first edition in the first state. The title page reads The Life Of Samuel Johnson, LSee Sold Price
Sold2022James Boswell 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.". 1791. 2 VolBoswell, James 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D." Charles Dilly in the Poultry, London, 1791. 1st Edition in two volumes, brown leather binding w/ gold lettering and decorations. Vol 1-516pp; vol 2-5See Sold Price
Sold2022James Boswell 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.". 1791. 2 VolBoswell, James 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D." Charles Dilly in the Poultry, London, 1791. 1st Edition in two volumes, brown leather binding w/ gold lettering and decorations. Vol 1-516pp; vol 2-5See Sold Price
Sold2022[Literature] Boswell, James The Life of Samuel Johnson...[Literature] Boswell, James The Life of Samuel Johnson... London: Printed by Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, 1791. In two volumes. First edition, first issue (with "gve" on line 10, p. 135, in firstSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak ShowTitle: Rare Fred Johnson Painted Circus Side/Freak Show Banner“Bull with Two Tails” Date: Material: Add Info/Provenance: Painted on heavy canvas, this banner was painted by well-known banner paintSee Sold Price
Sold2023Boswell, Life of Samuel Johnson, 1791, 2 Volumes"The Life of Samuel Johnson...." by James Boswell, printed by Henry Baldwin, London, 1791. First edition, first issue with the word "give" spelled, "gve" on page 135, line 10 in the first volume. In fSee Sold Price
Sold2015First Edition of Boswell's Life of Samuel JohnsonHeading: Author: Boswell, James Title: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of his Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; A Series of His Epistolary CorrespondencSee Sold Price
Sold20191773 Samuel Johnson FAMOUS Dictionary of English1773 Samuel Johnson FAMOUS Dictionary of English Language Americana Lexicon 2v “I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am.” ― Samuel Johnson A fineSee Sold Price
Sold2022Samuel Johnson 'Prayers and meditations’ 1785 publ. George Strahan 1st EdJohnson, Samuel 'Prayers and meditations, composed by Samuel Johnson, LL.D. and published from his manuscripts, by George Strahan, A.M.' T. Cadell, London 1785. 1st edition hardback brown leather w/ gSee Sold Price
Sold20201792 Samuel Johnson FAMOUS Dictionary of English1792 Samuel Johnson FAMOUS Dictionary of English Language Americana Lexicon “I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am.” ― Samuel Johnson A fine 18tSee Sold Price
Sold2022SHAKESPEARE (WILLIAM) The Plays... Notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. The fourth editi...SHAKESPEARE (WILLIAM) The Plays... Notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. The fourth edition revised and augmented (with a glossarial index) by the editor of Dodsley's collection of old plays [ISee Sold Price
5 days LeftSchilb Antiquarian Rare Books1896 Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell English Biography Birrell 6v SetUS$105(2 bids)
Jun 07Freeman's | HindmanBOSWELL, James. The Life of Samuel Johnson. 1791. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.US$500
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Jun 07Freeman's | HindmanJOHNSON, Samuel. Irene: A Tragedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane. 1749. FIRSTUS$200
Jun 06Freeman's | Hindman[BINDINGS]. A group of 4 literary sets in 40 volumes, comprising:US$250(3 bids)
Jun 08Simpson Galleries, LLC.A COLONIAL AMERICAN LEAF FROM THE "ELLIOT INDIAN BIBLE," KNOWN AS THE "ALGONQUIN BIBLE," FIRST BIBLEUS$500
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1 day LeftBonhamsPAUL FRANKL (1886-1958) Commode de la série DebonairCréation circa 1950Edition Johnson...€1,600