Paley's Natural Theology.
by William Paley DD
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Scarborough , North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Brown calf spine, red marbled boards. Green title plate with gilt lettering and banding.
William Paley's book, Natural Theology, is a work of monumental importance. It has been hugely influential in the field of natural sciences – especially Biology – even though the majority of people have never heard of it. First published in 1802, it purports to give "evidence of the existence and attributes of the Deity".
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Details
- Bookseller
- Martin Frost (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- FB772 /5A
- Title
- Paley's Natural Theology.
- Author
- William Paley DD
- Format/Binding
- Calf spine with marbled boards.
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J Bumpus.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1816
- Size
- 15 x22 x3cm
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Martin Frost
Biblio member since 2024
Scarborough , North Yorkshire
About Martin Frost
Rare and antique books
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