The Idler

Lot 101
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Lot 101 | The Idler
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The Idler

Samuel Johnson, 1761

JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). The Idler. London: J. Newbery, 1761.



First collected edition in a lovely contemporary binding. One of 1500 copies. Courtney & Smith, p. 83.



Two volumes, 12mo (160 x 105mm). Ad leaf following title of volume 1, 3 pp. of publisher’s ads at rear. Contemporary calf gilt (some wear at spine heads, joints starting, corners showing a little). Provenance: Harriett Rashleigh, 1775-1831 (gifted by Lady Young, inscription dated 24 February 1820) – Henry A. Hoffman (bookplate).

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