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![[Rasselas.] The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale.](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3134/3134814.jpeg?t=1EMhJP)
Lot 367
[Rasselas.] The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale.
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Johnson, Samuel. [Rasselas.] The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. London: R. and J. Dodsley; and W. Johnston, 1759. First edition of Johnson’s only novel. Two vols., contemporary sheep, quarter leather slipcase, upper board of second volume detached. 8vo. A2r of second vol. reading “Contents./Vol. II” and “indiscerpible” spelling on p. 161. Contemporary ink ownership signatures to title pages; fine overall with scattered browning and spotting, board edges rubbed and worn.
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