Samuel Johnson — Miscellaneous and Fugitive Pieces

London, T. Davies, 1774 . First edition. Leather. A first and second edition set of this wonderful collection of miscellaneous prose and poetry from early in the career of Samuel Johnson, complete in three volumes. A mixed edition set, complete in three volumes. Volumes I lacks the title page, and therefore edition cannot be determined. Volume II is present in the second edition, first issue without Carnan & Newbery in the imprint. Volume III is present in the first edition. A collection of short writings from Samuel Johnson, including essays, poems, criticisms, biographical sketches and occasional pieces, gathered from various journals, periodicals and earlier publications rather than composed as a single work. ESTC T101913 This brings together Johnson's early verse and prose produced mostly in the 1730s and 1740s, showing his early literary voice on subjects ranging from morality and literary judgement to social observation. In calf bindings, lacking all boards. Small losses of calf to back strip heads and tails, with paper labels to back strips. Volume I lacks the title page and front blanks, while volume II lacks the front blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally age toned, with instances of spotting and foxing throughout. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .