Author: Samuel Johnson
Title: The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale
Description: London, John Sharpe, 1817. Leather. An attractive leather-bound copy of Samuel Johnson's apologue, which was notably written in one week. A smart copy of this novella by English writer and distinguished man of letters, Samuel Johnson. In full calf binding with decorative stamping and marble endpapers. The allegorical story, written in one week to help pay the costs of his mother's funeral, concerns themes of bliss and ignorance. The work is primarily episodic, and follows the fourth son of the King of Abyssinia, Rasselas, who enlists the help of an artist to help with his escape from The Happy Valley in which he presides. With a vignette title page and three plates containing illustrations.  In full calf binding. Externally, smart. With rubbing tot he extremities and light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots to the front endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: Richard Westall. Very Good .

Keywords: Samuel Johnson The History of Rasselas Novella The History of Rasselas Richard Westall


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