[Rarebooks] FS: 2 Early American Editions of Samuel Johnson's RASSELAS, prices much reduced

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced:    Was $250   Now  $100

JOHNSON, Samuel. RASSELAS, PRINCE OF ABISSINIA: A TALE. Hartford: Oliver 
D. Cooke, 1803. First Edition. Contemporary sheep. Stated "First 
American Edition" but actually the Second Edition after the very rare 
1768 Philadelphia printing. Front joint split, cover still firm. 
Occasional stain, tear. Good.         $100.00
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Price reduced:    Was $150   Now  $85

JOHNSON, Samuel. THE HISTORY OF RASSELAS, PRINCE OF ABYSSINIA: A TALE. 
Bridgeport [CT]: S. Backus, and Co., 1809. Stated "Second American 
Edition." With a life of the author by F. W. Blagdon. Contemporary full 
tree calf with black morocco spine label; duodecimo (3-1/4" x 5-3/4"). 
Shaw & Shoemaker 17838. Minor browning to text. Some rubbing to covers 
with slight split to front joint; spine label with small chip. Near 
Fine.         $85.00

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