Lot 363
  • 363

Paley, William, and others

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A collection of 7 volumes, including:
  • Paper
i) Paley, W. The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy. 1785, 4to, FIRST EDITION, contemporary calf, somewhat rubbed, rebacked--ii) Malthus, T.R. An Essay on the Principle of Population. 1807, 8vo, 2 vol., fourth edition, modern calf, some spotting, titles slightly browned or slightly stained and with library stamps--iii) Bell, C. Essays on the Anatomy of Expression in Painting. 1806, 4to, FIRST EDITION, engraved plates and illustrations, contemporary calf, spine gilt, some pencil scribbling on title and facing page, very slightly rubbed--iv) Prichard, J.C. The Natural History of Man. 1855, 2 vol., 8vo, fourth edition, 62 plates, all but a few hand-coloured, modern morocco-backed boards, original cloth gilt upper covers mounted inside each vol., t.e.g., Ashley Montagu's copy with a typed note and printed article, both signed, 4 plates cut down and mounted (vol.1, p.206; vol.2, pp.464-6); and one other (7)

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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