A Journey To The Western Islands Of Scotland - 1St American Edition Johnson, Samuel Collectibles Room

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. By Samuel Johnson and printed by Philip H. Nicklin, etc. 1810, 1st American edition, 284 pp, 8.25” x 5”, 8vo, hardcover original boards. In good rebacked condition, with the original spine replaced with a more modern cloth one. Some rubbing and wear to boards and spine, primarily along edges and corners. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia, some of it old-hand, along with erased calculations at rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 1st American edition of the late Samuel Johnson’s travels to the islands on the Western coast of Scotland. Johnson (1709-1784) was an English playwright, man of letters, poet, author, lexicographer, and more, and considered one of the most influential writers in 18th Century England. A rare reading copy of one of his later works. COLT1810ADFB