The Prince of Abissinia, A Tale in Two Volumes [Rasselas]. Second Edition. Two Volumes Bound as One

Johnson, Dr. Samuel [writing anonymously]

Published by R. & J. Dodsley, London, 1759

About this Item

Two volumes, bound as one, viii, 159, title page, viii, 165 pages. Leaf A2, vol. II, reads "Contents of the Second Volume". "Indiscerpible' p. 161, vol. II;, second line. Bound in quarter calf over marbled boards, two armorial bookplates front paste down of The Reverend George Lee, Baronet Hartwell and with a note in ink that these two volumes bound February 14, 1832. Very Good, page vii-viii vol. I detached, boards worn at edges, a rather plain binding of the period perhaps befitting of a man of the cloth. This 2nd edition of Johnson's critically acclaimed philosophical novel was published within a few weeks of the first edition, and appears to be the more uncommon of the two editions. ESTC T57339 Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 010109

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Prince of Abissinia, A Tale in Two Volumes [Rasselas]. Second Edition. Two Volumes Bound as One
• Publisher: R. & J. Dodsley, London
• Publication Date: 1759
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature