The Poems of Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson
1974. Second Edition. 496 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Light tanning to pages; more prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Noticeable tape stains to rear board. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Sticker to spine. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.