A Johnson Reader (stated First Modern Library Edition, ML #363.1) by JOHNSON, Dr. Samuel (author); McADAM Jr., E. L.; MILNE, George (editors) - 1966

New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated First Modern Library Edition, 1966 (unconfirmed). A selection of writings by the great 18th Century English writer, poet, playwright, essayist and literary critic, Dr. Samuel Johnson. Included are biographies, his preface, a selection of his poetry, and a few selections from his "Dictionary. . ." along with other selected writings. Edited by E. L. McAdam, Jr. and George Milne. Volume wrapped in buff colored dust jacket. --- In Toledano spine 11 / red cloth / ML hex torchbearer logo blindstamped to front cover / gilt-stamped spine titling / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style l, verso blank. ML #363.1. --- With publisher/distributor rubberstamping to front free endpaper, bookseller Henry Toledano's pencilings to half title, otherwise a clean, tightly-bound, sound copy. Price-clipped dust jacket with penciled flap price, chafing and small tears to extremities;… Read More