1911 Rasselas by Samuel Johnson Philosophy Allegory

1911 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 entitled

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

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

Queen 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, 610

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

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

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; 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,

Boswell, James. "The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D." Volumes I - IV, New Illustrated Edition. London; Office of the National Illustrated Library, 1851. Half leather over marbled boards with raised band

An Excerpt from Samuel Johnson's "The Rambler". No. 175, Tuesday, November 19, 1751. Printed for J. Payne and J. Bouquet, London. Three pages, in a protective cover. Some toning, very minor bent corne

Two Books on the Life of Samuel Johnson - Thomas Macaulay, Charles Lane Hanson, 1903 and 1911, Rare Book

Johnson, Samuel. "A Dictionary of the English Language" Volumes I & II, abstracted from the Folio Edition, Third Edition. London; A. Millar, et al, MDCCLXVI (1766). Full calf with raised bands and spr

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