Johnson, Dr. Samuel

The Beauties of Johnson [First Edition]

Dr. Samuel Johnson. The Beauties of Johnson: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical, and Miscellaneous. London: G. Kearsly, 1781. First edition. 
Octavo. vii, [5], 206pp. Later marbled boards, gilt-stamped leather title to spine, brown top-stain, endleaves refreshed.  Moderate toning, light scattered foxing throughout; torn to upper edge of preface page; lacks final advertising leaf. Very good. Item #2929

Price: $300.00