Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy by the president.
London: T.Cadell, 1778. First edition, 8vo, pp. [8], iv, [5]-326, [2] ads; contemporary full calf, neatly rebacked with original gilt spine, red morocco label laid down; half maroon morocco clamshell box. This copy with the ownership signature of Rev. William Jones on the flyleaf. Jones was "one of the most prominent churchmen of his day" (see DNB for a full account). The Dedication to the King, occupying 4pp. was written by Johnson, and DNB suggests that the Discourses "probably received some polish from Johnson, Burke, Malone, and others before they were published." Chapman & Hazen, p. 154; Courtney & Smith, p. 129; Fleeman 78.5RD/1a; Lowndes, p. 2078; Rothschild 1740. Item #19522
Price: $500.00
