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An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay concerning Human Understanding. A New Edition, with Additions. Carefully revised and corrected.
by Locke, John
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Printed for Alexander Donaldson, 1778. 12mo, pp. 271, [1]. Contemporary calf, spine divided by raised bands between double gilt rules, red morocco label. Some light browning and spotting, a touch of nibbling to top margin of first few leaves. Rubbed, joints and edges a bit worn, head and tail of spine chipped, front flyleaf loosening, label partially defective. A scarce Edinburgh printing of John Wynne’s abridgment of Locke’s essay. It was a regular title for the publisher, with editions in 1767, 1770, and 1778, alongside publications of the full text. None are common, and this edition is located by ESTC in just 4 locations in the UK (BL, Cambridge, Oxford, NLS) plus William and Mary in the USA and the University of Queensland. ESTC T185309.
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- Bookseller
- McNaughtan's Bookshop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2969
- Title
- An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay concerning Human Understanding. A New Edition, with Additions. Carefully revised and corrected.
- Author
- Locke, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Alexander Donaldson
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1778
- Keywords
- Philosophy English Scottish
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