The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. A Tale.
by Johnson, Samuel
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Houlton, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: John J. Yardley, 1822 This hard cover is in FAIR CONDITION. Spine retaped, foxing, some pages loose. 189pp bound in marbled boards with leather corners, illustration of half title page with engravings throughout. Penciled note inside front cover mentioning that "It is affirmed that Johnson wrote this work to pay for the funeral expenses incurred by his Mother's death".
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- Bookseller
- Monroe Bridge Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001412
- Title
- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. A Tale.
- Author
- Johnson, Samuel
- Illustrator
- Westall, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John J. Yardley
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1822
- Keywords
- "Samuel Johnson" Rasselas "Richard Westall" "John J. Yardley" "D. Dickinson - Printer"
- Size
- 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall
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- Fair
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