The English works of Roger Ascham, preceptor to Queen Elizabeth...with notes and observations, and the author's life. By James Bennet.
London: printed for T. Davis and J. Dodsley, n.d., [1767]. First edition, second issue, 4to, pp. [2], 4, [4], 395; full contemporary speckled calf, red morocco label; upper joint neatly reinforced, lower joint starting, spine ends chipped level with text block, lower headband gone, extremities rubbed, minor spotting, else a good and reasonably sound copy. The dedication "To Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftsbury," and the "Life of Roger Ascham" were written by Samuel Johnson. "Tom Davis stated that Johnson was "in reality" the editor, and that he (Johnson) gave the work to Bennet for his advantage" (Courtney). With the 4 page list of subscribers, to whom the book was originally issued in January, 1762. "This issue is distinguished by the new half-title and undated title, and by the absence of the single leaf of 'Additional Subscribers'; in all other respects it comprises the sheets from the first issue of 1761" (Fleeman). Chapman & Hazen, 144; Courtney & Smith, 100; Fleeman 61.8BA/1b. Item #23094
Price: $450.00
