The history of Rasselas, prince of Abissinia
by Johnson, Samuel
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About This Item
London: J. Wright, 1807. New edition, small 12mo, pp. [2], 216; full contemporary calf, gilt spint, black morocco gilt lettering piece; upper cover nearly separated, edges a bit rubbed, minor foxing to preliminaries, else interior fine. Freeman 59.4R/54.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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- Title
- The history of Rasselas, prince of Abissinia
- Author
- Johnson, Samuel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. Wright
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1807
- Keywords
- Samuel , Johnson , English ,
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- 12mo
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- Calf
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- Edges
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- Gilt
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