8vo, 2 volumes, FIRST EDITION, second state with "Contents of the second volume" on A2r of vol. 2 and "indiscerpible" on p.161, final blank to vol. 2, PRESENTATION COPY, contemporary calf with gilt border and spine gilt in compartments with red and black morocco lettering pieces, housed in a collector's folding box, bindings rubbed, hinges tender

[with:] The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale [...] D. Samuel Johnson's Prinz von Abissinien. Eine Erzahlung. Englisch und Deutsch. Mainz und Frankfurt: Schillerischen Verlage; und in Commission bey Varrentrapp Sohn und Wenner, 1785. 8vo, edition with parallel English and German text, contemporary blue boards, housed in a collector's folding box lacking final leaf of publisher's advertisements, boards worn

1759: presentation inscription in a scribal hand "From the Author" to both volumes; "S. Adams" (book-labels)

1785: Mary Clara Elizab♏eth Lechmere (ownersh♛ip inscription)

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION OF "RASSELAS".