Essays, Political, Economical, And Philosophical.
by Rumford, Benjamin [Thompson], Count of
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Westmoreland, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Boston: David West. Good. 1798-99. First American Edition. Hardcover. On volume one the hinges are partially cracked, lacks top of spine; on volume II rear board is detached, top three inches of front hinge cracked; spines are a bit dry but are holding, name on title page. ; 8vo; 2 volumes, mottled calf, red leather spine labels, xxiii, 464, [18], 494p., 12 plates. **Evans #34656 & 36251. Sabin 95466. Rinck 2899. .
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- Bookseller
- Janet & Henry Hurley (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57026
- Title
- Essays, Political, Economical, And Philosophical.
- Author
- Rumford, Benjamin [Thompson], Count of
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- David West
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1798-99
- Keywords
- Philosophy, Poverty, The Poor, Antiquarian, Philosophy, Economics, Evans American Imprints, Technology, Chimney
- Bookseller catalogs
- Philosophy;
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Janet & Henry Hurley
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Westmoreland, New Hampshire
About Janet & Henry Hurley
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