Buy this book on-line Johnson, Samuel : The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. The Vision of Theodore. The Fountains. A Fairy Tale. With remarks of the Writings and Characters of Dr. JohnsonHogan and Thompson, Philadelphia, 1850 ISBN noisbn
Original red cloth with extensive gilt ornamentation to the covers. 230pp. All page edges gilt. With two illuminated illustrations and several tint engravings, designed by Devereux. All present as called for. Three pieces by Johnson accompanied by a brief look at his writing. In FAIR condition. A few spots of ink present on the covers. Moderate general fading and mostly minor soiling to the covers. Extremities rather scuffed, with the corners rounded and frayed. A ½ inch area of cloth missing from the head of the spine. Some fraying to the foot of the spine. Interior solid. Moderate scattered foxing throughout. All tissue guards present. Dampstain present affecting a the upper portion of the last pages, decreasing and dissipating by the center of the book. Previous owner's gift presentation in pencil on the first endpaper.. Illustr.: Devereux. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Johnson, Samuel : The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. The Vision of Theodore. The Fountains. A Fairy Tale. With remarks of the Writings and Characters of Dr. Johnson. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, libri rari, livres d'occasion, rare books and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |