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Paperback. pp. xix, 579. 8vo. Blindstamp to title page. No detectable flaws; near fine. Natural Law and Enlightenment Classics.

Leather Bound. pp. xxiv, 381; pp. xiv, 427. 8vo. Bound in full brown leather with gilt rules, lettering and decoration to spine, faint marbled foredges. Extremities lightly rubbed, some edgewear, superficial surface cracks to the spine of Vol. 2; ink name and date to corner of front free endpapers, contents remain clean and unmarked with tight, sound bindings. Overall, very good. Originally published in French as 'De l'esprit des loix' in 1748 it was immediately subject to censorship both by the French authorities as well the Catholic Church where it was added to the Vatican's "Index Librorum Prohibitorum" or List of Prohibited Books. A consequential work of political theory it influenced many outside of France, notably Catherine The Great who's, "Nakaz", copied more than 400 articles verbatim from the works of Montesquieu; it heavily influenced the Founding Fathers when they gathered for the Constitutional Convention of 1787 where they incorporated many ideas from Montesquie in the drafting of the United States Constitution. …

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. The desirable first English edition of a foundational Enlightenment work on natural rights, moral and political authority. In a contemporary full calf binding. First English edition, translated from the French by Thomas Nugent, and published one year after the original Geneva edition. An important Enlightenment treatise establishing a rational system of natural law founded upon humanity"s pursuit of happiness. Burlamaqui examines morality and civil government while engaging with Grotius, Hobbes, Pufendorf, Barbeyrac, Locke, Clarke and Hutcheson. Jean-Jacques Burlamaqui (1694-1748) was a Genevan jurist, statesman and professor of natural and civil law at the Academy of Geneva. His theory of natural-law theory became an influential university text, appearing in more than sixty editions and serving as a standard work at Cambridge and leading American colleges. In a contemporary full calf binding.Externally, generally smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities, resulting in slight loss to calf. Cracking to upper half of front joint; slight cracking to lower rear joint. Slight rubbing with the odd scuff and scratch to boards. The odd faint mark to boards. Minor loss and chipping to spine ends. Discolouration from binder's glue to endpapers. Creasing to front free endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to front paste down; bookplate of Michael Cecil de Courcy Peele to front free endpaper alongside discreet contemporary ink inscription, dated 1751. Lifting to calf at tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd light spot. Very Good. None (illustratore). book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. 2 vols.: xxviii, 260; 280 p. 17 cm. Full leather. Burgundy spine labels and gilt impressing. Corners bumped, a few scuffs. Stained armorial bookplates for Henry Maxwell Esquire, M.P. Burlamaqui was "Councellor of State, and late Professor of Natural and Civil Law at Geneva." This English translation became a standard textbook at Cambridge and many American colleges, including Princeton, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania. The first scholarly work on Burlamaqui was written by an American, M. Ray Forrest Harvey, who in 1937 argued that Burlamaqui was well known to America's Founding Fathers and that his writings exerted considerable influence on the American constitutional system. Burlamaqui taught and wrote in the vernacular, not in the traditional university Latin, thereby making natural jurisprudence more accessible and a part of civic education. Bookplate is for Henry Maxwell, 7th Baron Farnham (1799 1868), Irish peer and Member of Parliament; family motto is Je Suis Pret. Vol. I states Fourth Edition, revised and corrected.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First English language edition. Contemporary morocco, boards ruled in gilt, rebacked, with original backstrip laid down (5 gult-ruled raised bands, otherwise unadorned); 8vo; pp. [lx], 339, [5] (ads). Boards a bit scuffed; NOT the most subtle rebacking this cataloguer has ever seen. First and last few leaves a bit browned, mostly along the edges; contemporary ownership and library markings (discreet) on FFEP and title-p.; library bookplates on front paste-down; small chip out of the center final leaf (ad), affecting the text. Etienne Condillac is remembered as an important psychologist, and he also helped establish the principles of Locke for a French audience. (Locke, prior to Condillac, had previously benefited from the attention of Voltaire, but in a less systematic manner.) Thomas Nugent was a prolific translator and travel writer.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1763 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 362 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 362 Volume 1 Burlamaqui, J. J. (Jean Jacques), 1694-1748,John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) BRL,Mead, Richard, 1673-1754, dedicatee,Burlamaqui, J. J. (Jean Jacques), 1694-1748,Burlamaqui, J. J. (Jean Jacques), 1694-1748,Nugent, Thomas, 1700?-1772, trans,Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner,Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848, former owner. BRL.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1763 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 392 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 392 Volume 2 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1763. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 362, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 362 362.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1763. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 392, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 392 392.…