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Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind.
by STEWART, Dugald
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: A. Strahan, T. Cadell [& 4 others],, 1792; 1814; 1827. A fine set First edition of Stewart's magnum opus, which was published in three parts over 35 years. Stewart (1753-1828), Adam Smith's first biographer and a leading voice of the Scottish Enlightenment, was elected professor of mathematics in 1775 and professor of moral philosophy in 1785 at the University of Edinburgh. Three volumes, quarto (262 x 205 mm). Rebound in modern brown half calf, twin red and green morocco labels, spines lettered in gilt, marbled boards, edges sprinkled red. Binding handsome and fine, some browning to contents. Jessop, p. 177.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 93478
- Title
- Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind.
- Author
- STEWART, Dugald
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: A. Strahan, T. Cadell [& 4 others],
- Date Published
- 1792; 1814; 1827
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- Morocco
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- Calf
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- Gilt
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