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The History of Caliph Vathek 1883 1st Ed w/ Rasselas

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The History of Caliph Vathek. [and also] Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. Beckford, William; Samuel Johnson. Published by London: J. C. Nimmo and Bain. (1883) 1st Edition. Large Paper edition. With Four Etchings and Portrait of Beckford by A H Tourrier etched by Damman. Only 150 copies of this edition on laid paper, have been printed, and are numbered consecutively as issued. This is No.82. Hardback lime green cover with printed paper label on spine. Good Condition. There are some newspaper clippings from the era related to the book glued to the first two blank pages of the book. 405 pgs 9 3/8" by 6 1/4"