An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism
by James Beattie
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
CA$218.36CA$196.53
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About This Item
London: W. Baynes and Son, 1824 . Leather. Very Good. 5" by 3". None. A well-presented copy of James Beattie's famous philosophical work, in a full calf binding. Bound in full calf. A later edition of James Beattie's work, published by the proprietors of the English Classics. The work was first published in 1770. This essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth was intended as an answer to David Hume and had great immediate success, leading to an introduction to the King, a pension of £200, and the degree of LL.D. from Oxford. James Beattie was a Scottish poet, moralist and philosopher, known for his fierce opposition to slavery. With a sketch of the author's life, an introduction and a preface to the work. Illustrated with a frontispiece and an engraved title page. Collated, complete. Bound in full calf. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and joints. Small crack to the front joint and head of the rear joint. Front hinge is a little strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd mark. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 900Q13
- Title
- An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism
- Author
- James Beattie
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. Baynes and Son
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1824
- Size
- 5" by 3"
- Keywords
- James Beattie David Hume An essay on the nature and immutability of truth philosophy David Hume
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...