Johnson, Samuel. THE LIVES OF THE MOST EMINENT ENGLISH POETS.

Johnson, Samuel. THE LIVES OF THE MOST EMINENT ENGLISH POETS. London:Bathurst et al, 1781. The presumed first edition with portrait frontise piece in Volume I and one page (505) ad at the end of Volume IV. With the bookplate of Lord Esme S. Gordon. Small octavo in three quarter brown leather over marbled boards with richly decorated spines, and mahogany and black spine labels. CONDITION: Slight rub to second band of Volume IV. A most handsome set. 9-25325 (500-1,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2013	$402.50	Johnson, Samuel. THE LIVES OF THE MOST EMINENT ENGLISH POETS. London:Bathurst et al, 1781. The presumed first edition with portrait frontise piece in Volume I and one page (505) ad at the end of Volume IV. With the bookplate of Lord Esme S. Gordon. Small octavo in three quarter brown leather over marbled boards with richly decorated spines, and mahogany and black spine labels. CONDITION: Slight rub to second band of Volume IV. A most handsome set. 9-25325 (500-1,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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