Basil: J. J. Tourneisen, 1795 "A New Edition". Precedes the 1796 first American edition. Volume 1 has 11 chapters: 1. Perceptions and ideas in a Train, 2. Emotions and Passions. 3. Beauty. 4. Grandeur and Sublimity. 5. Motion and Force. 6. Novelty, and the unexpected appearance of objects. 7. Risible Objects. 8. Resemblance and Dissimilitude. 9. Uniformity and Variety. 10. Congenity and Propriety. 11. Dignity and Grace - 365pp. Volume 2 contains chapters 12-19: 12. Ridicule. 13. Wit. 14. Custom and Habit. 15. External Signs of Emotions and Passions. 16. Sentiments. 17. Language of Passion. 18. Beauty of Language. 19. Comparisons. - 374 pages. Volume 3: thru chapter 25: 20. Figures, 21. Narration and description. 22. Epic and Dramatic Compositions. 23. The Three unities. 24. Gardening and Architecture. 25. Standard of Taste plus "Terms Defined" in appendix. - 309pp plus 10pp index. A little foxing. Brownish paper over boards with leather labels at top of spine. 8vo 8 1/2" x 5 1/4". Laid paper endpapers. Volume 3 has leather oiling stain to page edges first 80 pages near foredges and similarly a small one toward back. Bindings tight. Bindings are quite old but unsure if they are original 18th century as endpages appear newer. Wear to boards at tips, a little wear at edges and spine ends. Spine darkened some. Front and back covers have some spots and small stains. Flyleaf and free rear endpaper missing in volume 2. Good condition..

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Bookseller: Cultural Connection (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 14231
Title: Elements of Criticism - Three Volumes
Author: Home, Henry - (Lord Kames 1696-1782)
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: J. J. Tourneisen
Place of Publication: Basil
Date Published: 1795
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