1775 Samuel Johnson Prince of Abissinia

The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. The Fifth Edition, by Samuel Johnson printed for W. Strahan, J. Dodsley, and E. Johnstone, MDCCLXXV (1775). Title leaf viii, 304 pages. Speckled leather binding in Fin

Samuel 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 with

Samuel 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 with

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 sl

The March 1775 issue of Gentleman's Magazine, printed in London in ORIGINAL blue advertising wrappers and extra letterpress of ads at end. Printed at London. FEATURES an engraving of "Dr. Samuel Johns

Lot 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 photo

Page 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 inch

The 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 Four

JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). A Journey to The Western Islands of Scotland. London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1775.   8vo (207 x 126 mm). (Light spotting and mostly marginal toning heaviest at the

Johnson, Samuel. A DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Dublin: Thomas Ewing, 1775. 2 vol. 4to. Wanting blanks. Bound in modern 1/4 calf over marbled boards. Contents with some light to moderate foxing

(British 1775-1847) A Portrait of the extravagant King George IV, c.1822. Interior of box signed and inscribed  "S.Raven Pinx, Patronized by H.R.H. the Duke of Sussex and Prince Leopold." &n

This 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, L

Boswell, 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 2-5

Boswell, 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 2-5

[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 first

"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 f

Heading: 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 Correspondenc

1773 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 fine

Johnson, 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/ g

1792 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 18t

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 [I

1785 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 fi

1785 Samuel Johnson FAMOUS Dictionary 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 John

1785 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 fine