On the Mental Illumination and Moral Improvement Of Mankind

Hartford, Conn.: A.C. Goodman & Co., 1850 Book. Illus. by Illustrated with Engravings. Fair to Good. Full Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original full leather on boards. Gap length of front joint. Five volumes in one: Mental Illumination and Moral Improvement of Mankind, Essay on the Sin and Evils of Covetousness, Celestial Scenery, Sidereal Heavens, and Practical… Read more about this item

New York: Robinson; Pratt & Co., 1836. The Rev. Thomas Dick was a Scottish minister, philospher and astronomer. This work is one of his philosophical writings, subtitled, "An inquiry into the means by which a general diffusion of knowledge and moral principle may be promoted." The book is illustrated with engravings. This is a first American edition, bound in dark… Read more about this item

New-York: Robinson, Pratt, 1836 First American edition. Original blindstamped cloth. Octavo. Back hinge loose, binding partially faded. Light foxing, as usual. Overall a very good copy. Dick (1774 - 1857), who was almost entirely self-taught, gained a large popular following for his philosophical and scientific treatises. His works went through many editions, and he was granted an honorary LL. D.… Read more about this item

Philadelphia: Edward C. Biddle, 1843. HB. Volume V of the Uniform Edition. Black embossed cloth, gilt lettering on spine, 12 mo., 425 pp. Considerable edge wear, tears top of spine, foxing, especially first few pages. No marks in book, binding tight. "An Inquiry into the Means by Which a General Diffusion of Knowledge and Moral Principle May be Promoted."… Read more about this item

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Paperback / softback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.