Samuel Johnson's translation of Sallust. A facsimile and transcription of the Hyde manuscript

Vander Meulen, David L., & G. Thomas Tanselle, eds

Published by Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, New York: The Johnsonians; Charlottesville, 1993

About this Item

Edition limited to 750 copies, 4to, pp. vi, 40 (1 mss. facsimile and printed transcription to a page), [2]; a fine copy in original stiff gray wrappers printed in black on front wrapper. A mss. fragment purchased in 1948 by Donald and Mary Hyde containing "the only known surviving portion of Samuel Johnson's translation of Sallust's Bellum Catilinę." A keepsake printed for The Johnsonians, an association formed in 1946 to commemorate the birthday of Samuel Johnson. Seller Inventory # 48441

Bibliographic Details

Title: Samuel Johnson's translation of Sallust. A ...

Publisher: Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, New York: The Johnsonians; Charlottesville

Publication Date: 1993

Binding: Soft cover