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.Volumes I and II are present in the second edition, second issue with 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.Bookplate of Edward Francis Witts to front pastedowns. Former bookseller's ink inscription to front blank of volume I.ESTC T101913This 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 half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strips. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail and joints. Volume I joints, and heads of volume II and III joints starting, with boards firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Former bookseller's ink inscription to front blank of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .