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8vo. 2 vols. 2nd ed. The Reverie: Or, a Flight to the Paradise of Fools.
L. 1767. Cont cf. Spines with gilt motif and black and red morocco h.t.
Amorial bookplates of Verdon Evans. ESTC T61908. Johnstone was
born in Co. Limerick. As an unsuccessful barrister he turned to writing
and journalism and became particularly known for his stinging satires.
Scarce. [2].
€ 150 - 200
The Works of the Right Honourable
Edmund Burke. L. 1822-27. 16 vols.
8vo. Rivington’s new ed. Full polished
calf. Mor labels. Raised bands and gilt
tooling to bds. A really fine set. [16]
€ 250 - 350
Translated from the French. Dublin.
1777. 8vo. 4 vols. 1st Dublin ed. Full
cont., calf, with raised bands, black
& red mor., lables and gilt to spine.
Vol. 1 with frontis of Montesquieu. A
fine set. [4].
€ 250 - 350