- 65
Berkeley, George.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonus. G. James for Henry Clements, 1713
- ink on paper
8vo (197 x 112mm.), first edition, contemporary speckled calf gilt, some passages underlined in a near contemporary hand, a few short tears, tears to B6, C8, D8, F8 affecting a few words, minor worming to margin at end, joints partially cracked, wear to edges of binding
rare. Many contemporary readers had found Berkeley's classic exposition of his immaterialist doctrine in A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (1710) to be strange and unpalatable, so the philosopher recast his thinking in more popular form as a series of dialogues, to elaborate on his notions and "to place them in a new light".
rare. Many contemporary readers had found Berkeley's classic exposition of his immaterialist doctrine in A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (1710) to be strange and unpalatable, so the philosopher recast his thinking in more popular form as a series of dialogues, to elaborate on his notions and "to place them in a new light".
Provenance
William L. Leyborne, armorial bookplate
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."