An Essay On the History Of Civil Society

Edinburgh: Printed for A. Millar & T. Cadell, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh,, 1767. The synthesis of the thought of his time First edition of Ferguson's masterpiece, a key text of the Scottish Enlightenment and a pioneering precursor of modern sociology. Ferguson's Essay developed "a detailed, colourful, non-deterministic historical account of the way nations advance… Read more about this item

1767. Edinburgh, 1767. Large 4to. Recased preserving the contemporary marbled leather boards with a gilt line-frame over a more recent light brown full calf binding with five raised bands and gilt ornamentations to spine. The contemporary gilt title-label also preserved in second compartment of the spine. A later leather-onlay to the lower compartment, presumably covering an earlier… Read more about this item

New Brunswick And London: Transaction Publishers. Very Good+. 1991. Second Printing. Paperback. 0878556966 . A second printing in Very Good+ condition, little soiling and edgewear; Adam Ferguson was one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. In this essay, he explores the origins of civil society and its importance for human flourishing. He argues that civil… Read more about this item

T. Cadell, 1793. Sixth Edition. Hardcover. Good. 1793; London; professionally rebound; sixth edition; red and blue cloth covered boards with gold titles; covers contain rubbing and wear; interior pages are original and contain rubbing and wear with mild foxing and musty smell; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 468 pages

Boston: Hastings, Etheridge and Bliss, 1809. Seventh Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. A Good copy (early owner's name) in full brown leather worn at the spine, and lacking the spine label. The paper shows uniform mild tanning, but there are no marks in the text. (Not ex-library.)

Transaction Publishers, 1980-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.7008 in x 9.0000 in x 5.9016 in. Sun fading to jacket.

Transaction Publishers, 1980-01-01. Paperback. Like New. 0.7000 9.0000 5.9000. Brand New! Sealed in publisher's shrinkwrap. Never opened! No signs of wear.

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Book Jungle, 2008-03-27. Paperback. Good.

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Hardback. New.

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

Hardback. New.