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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84). Letters to and from the Late Samuel Johnson to which are added some poems ... by Hester Lynch Piozzi . London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1788. 2 volumes, 8° (213 x 124mm). (Some light spotting, a few leaves creased.) Contemporary speckled calf, lettering-pieces (worn at joints, spine slightly chipped). FIRST EDITION. Rothschild 1270; Courtney and Smith p.168; ESTC N-65886. JOHNSON, Samuel. Prayers and Meditations ... published from his manuscripts by George Strahan . London: printed for T. Cadell, 1785. 8° (208 x 124mm). One-page publisher's advertisement at end (some light spotting, heavier in 3 quires at end). Contemporary tree calf, red lettering label (joints worn, spine slightly chipped). Provenance : D. Wallas (owner's signature on title) -- Richard Sill Worthington (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Courtney and Smith p.158; ESTC T-4079.