Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia, A Tale by Dr. Johnson, B. Corman & Blanc 1835 RARE For Sale

Offered here isa vintage antique important military book:Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia, A Tale,by Dr. Johnson, A RARE edition published by B. Corman and Blanc, Paris and Lyons, 1835, 112 pages and approximately 5 1/2\" X 3 5/8\" X 1/2\". Miniature volume, A VERY, VERY Rare bindingby Saugorski and Sutcliff of Londonin a full calf, blind stamped cover with Rasselas and gilt border withblind stamped gilt decorations on the spinewhich has raised bands; the top one of which has light rubs, the second almost none and none by the last one. The spine head has light rubbing. In a special slipcase by Saugorski and Sutcliff, Londonwhich has light rubs at the extremities as seen;page edges are gilted.Rasselas is Dr. Johnson\'s version of a morality tale about what constitutes True Happiness that rivals Voltaire\'s, Candide. The name \"Rasselas\" means \"The Chief\" of a tribe in exotic Abyssinia. The Great Cham & Lexicographer was pro-emancipation and had a black manservant whom he treated very well. This is a minor classic.Shipped (includes Insurance) in plastic, boxed and with delivery confirmation.