Mona Wilson [ed.] - Johnson: Prose and Poetry

London, Rupert Hart-Davis , 1950. First edition. Leather. First edition of this collection of pieces by Samuel Johnson selected by Mona Wilson, in a charming Zaehnsdorf signed binding. First edition of this work. Containing a series of prose and poetry from Samuel Johnson's work, selected by Mona Wilson, British author known for her scholarly work and biographies. She was one of the first British women to earn equal pay as her male colleagues. Bound by Zaehnsdorf of London in half crushed morocco. Rebound in half crushed morocco over marbled boards, with five raised bands, gilt to top edge, renewed endpapers. Externally lovely with minor sunning to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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