PHILOSOPHIE DE L'UNIVERS
by Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel
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Alfred, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Goujon Fils, 1799. Troisieme Edition. Portrait engraved by L.J. Cathelin. This excellent work represents the third and final edition of Dupont's respected treatise aimed at stating a philosophy of life. Here its core concept of providential laws that govern the entire universe is in keeping with the natural law underpinnings of Physiocratic doctrine, of which Du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817) was a major proponent. One of the central tenets of this ideology is that nothing is done by chance. Rather, providential laws direct the whole universe.
This would prove impactful as in 1799 (the year of this work's publication) that Du Pont de Nemours would flee to America, finding comfort in the friendship of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson, as we know, had adopted a similar view regarding natural rights leading to his famed approach to the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson also owned a copy of this work, given to him by Du Pont de Nemours.
This fine copy belonged to direct a descendant, Dr. Alexis Irene DuPont Jr. (1843-1904). On their bookplate is "Rencourt" the name of the family estate built near Grenville Delaware in 1890. The "Du Pont" family would go on to become one of the most famous American families responsible for the DuPont Chemical company, known for its chemical polymers that included those used to make Kevlar.
Octavo (196 x 120mm). Late 19th century 3/4 calf with marbled boards, spine decorated with gilt in six compartments and morocco labels, edges and endpapers also marbled. Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by L.J. Cathelin.
This would prove impactful as in 1799 (the year of this work's publication) that Du Pont de Nemours would flee to America, finding comfort in the friendship of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson, as we know, had adopted a similar view regarding natural rights leading to his famed approach to the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson also owned a copy of this work, given to him by Du Pont de Nemours.
This fine copy belonged to direct a descendant, Dr. Alexis Irene DuPont Jr. (1843-1904). On their bookplate is "Rencourt" the name of the family estate built near Grenville Delaware in 1890. The "Du Pont" family would go on to become one of the most famous American families responsible for the DuPont Chemical company, known for its chemical polymers that included those used to make Kevlar.
Octavo (196 x 120mm). Late 19th century 3/4 calf with marbled boards, spine decorated with gilt in six compartments and morocco labels, edges and endpapers also marbled. Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by L.J. Cathelin.
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- Bookseller
- De Wolfe and Wood (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 865
- Title
- PHILOSOPHIE DE L'UNIVERS
- Author
- Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel
- Illustrator
- Portrait engraved by L.J. Cathelin
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Troisieme Edition
- Place of Publication
- Paris: Goujon Fils
- Date Published
- 1799
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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