An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding. The Fifth Edition Corrected
by LOCKE (John). WYNNE (John):
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London: Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch..., 1737. 12mo, pp. 379 [380 - 384 Contents], recently rebound in quarter calf, raised bands between gilt rules on spine, red morocco label, marbled board; ex-library, with library stamp on recto and verso of title-page, occasional soiling of text. Wynne wrote to Locke on 31 January 1695 suggesting that it "would be very useful to publish an abridgment of the Book [i. e., Locke's Essay]," adding that if Locke approved, "I would willingly contribute any assistance that I may be capeable [sic] of, to ease you of the Trouble." Locke replied on 8 February, giving his blessing: "I should be very glad any thing in my book could be made usefull...." Wynne's work was first published in 1696. Yolton 121. Alston 7: 127. Apparently uncommon: ESTC N28282 locates 9 copies: C, O, Oj; Pu, FU, KU-S, RPB-JH, ViWC; ZDU. There is also a copy in the BL.
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- An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding. The Fifth Edition Corrected
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- LOCKE (John). WYNNE (John):
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- Hardcover
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- London: Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch..., 1737
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- Philosophy language prose
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