The Works of Richard Savage, Esq. Son of the Earl of Rivers

Savage, Richard (Johnson, Samuel, ed.)

Published by T.Evans, London, 1777

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The Works of Richard Savage, Esq. Son of the Earl of Rivers. With an account of the life and writings of the author by Samuel Johnson. LL.D. A new edition. Two volumes. London, printed for T. Evans, 1777. Engraved vignettes on title-pages. 8º (180 mm.); pp. [4], cxvi, 185, [2]: 279 [3]. Contemporary full plain calf, smooth backs, lettering-pieces in red and green, bookplate of Revd. William J. G. Phillips of Eling, Hants. An exceptional set. A little leather-browning to edges of first and last few leaves, otherwise clean and fresh. The bindings, save for very minor wear to tails of spines and corners, in virtually fine state. Uncommon in this condition. This "new" edition is the second of two editions published by Evans, the first being in 1775. The Life is reprinted from the original Life of Savage published in 1744; (the second (1748) edition of the Life contained expansions and revisions which are omitted here). This biography is one of the most interesting of Johnson's Lives of the Poets, especially in the light of his early relationship with Savage - see Richard Holmes' fascinating Dr Johnson and Mr Savage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of Richard Savage, Esq. Son of the Earl of Rivers
• Publisher: T.Evans, London
• Publication Date: 1777
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine