Johnson, Samuel. The History of Rassellas
The History of Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson
With an introduction by Gilbert Phelps
Seven colour lithographs by Edward Bawden
Hardback in slipcase Folio Society 1975
Tan slipcase patterned decorated boards
8vo Very good
Originally published in 1759 as a work of fiction many considered it a philosophical work about bliss and ignorance.