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An Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, LL.D. Including many of his original letters.
by Forbes, Sir William, of Pitsligo
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Printed for Archibald Constable and Co., 1806. FIRST EDITION, 2 vols., 4to, pp. [viii], 409, [3]; [ii], 431, [3] + frontispiece in vol. 1 and 8 plates in vol. 2. Contemporary half russia, marbled boards, spines divided by raised bands between gilt rules, lettered in gilt direct. Toned, some foxing (particularly at beginning), a few leaves creased. Rubbed at extremities, some scratches, front joint of vol. 1 cracked and spine worn at head. The principal work of Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo (1739-1806), a substantial biography of his close friend the philosopher James Beattie (1735-1803).
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- Bookseller
- McNaughtan's Bookshop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3284
- Title
- An Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, LL.D. Including many of his original letters.
- Author
- Forbes, Sir William, of Pitsligo
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Archibald Constable and Co.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1806
- Keywords
- Philosophy Biography Scottish
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