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Johnson Samuel - The Lives Of The Most Eminent English Poets (4 Vols)

Estimate $160 - $300
Closed $85 (2 bids, reserve met)
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This lot is now closed 9 Apr 1:28 pm (NZST)

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With Observations On Their Works. Printed For C Bathhurst, J Buckland, W Strahan and others, London, 1781, half calf marbled boards (worn), spines taped, pages detached, notes relating to the book and edition in ink to front endpaper Vol I, ex owners stamp.

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