Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
by JOHNSON, Samuel
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About This Item
1781. JOHNSON, Samuel. The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets; with Critical Observations on Their Works. Contemporary calf, elaborate gilt spine, red and black spine labels, gilt chamfering. London: Printed for C. Bathurst, J. Buckland, W. Strahan, [etc.], 1781. 4 Vols. First authorized separate edition. Courtney & Nichol Smith, p. 141. Chapman & Hazen, p. 159. Rothschild 1266. Rebacked, spines expertly laid down, occasional faint foxing, bookplates of the Hon. Anne Rushout (artist, botanist, diarist, and poet), else a very good or better set in custom cloth and marbled boards slipcase.
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- George S. MacManus Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 71945
- Title
- Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
- Author
- JOHNSON, Samuel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1781
- Keywords
- BIOG, LITX
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George S. MacManus Company
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Bryn Mawr,, Pennsylvania
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