Author: [Samuel Johnson]
Title: The Prince of Abissinia
Description: London, R. and J. Dodsley; W. Johnston, 1759. Leather. The second edition of Samuel Johnson's popular novel, this edition published only a few weeks after the first edition. The second edition of this work, published only a few weeks after the first edition.Complete in two volumes.Page 161 in Volume II reads 'indiscerpible' to line 2. Leaf A2 of Volume II reads 'Contents of the second volume&apos.Samuel Johnson's popular apologue about bliss and ignorance, a fable-like novel about a Prince of Abyssinia named Rasselas.The novel follows Rasselas, who is shut up in a beautiful valley named the Happy Valley, kept there until he can ascend to the throne. He finds the need to escape the valley, enlisting the help of an artist, escaping with his sister Nekayah.A philosophical work, Johnson imbued a lot of practical importance to this text that was written around the time of his mother's death in 1759.The early editions of this work were published as 'The Prince of Abissinia', though it is commonly known now as 'Rasselas&apos.Ink inscription of Jane Moorhouse to the title pages. Collated, complete. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and a few minor marks to the boards and spine. A small amount of loss of leather to the front joint on Volume II. Light bumping to the extremities. Crack to the front joint of Volume I. Front hinge of Volume I is strained, rear hinge is starting. Hinges of Volume II are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with only the occasional scattered spot. Ink inscription to the title pages.  Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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