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The Spirit of Athens, Being a Political and Philosophical Investigation of the History of that Republic

The Spirit of Athens, Being a Political and Philosophical Investigation of the History of that Republic

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The Spirit of Athens, Being a Political and Philosophical Investigation of the History of that Republic

by Young, William

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  • Hardcover
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London: J. Robson, 1777. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine. 8vo. First edition. xv,196pp. Contemporary full calf. Spine in 6 compartments with raised bands; simple gilt rules separate the compartments. Red leather lettering label, gilt. Plain endpapers. Old, nearly invisible, repair to the spine; light wear to edges; else a near fine copy. Bookplate. Inscription on the front free endpaper reads: 'The Spirit of Athens / The Gifts of Sir Wm Young Bart / 1777 / Js. Payne' Whether the inscription is in the hand of the author or that of Mr Payne is unknown. ESTC T49760.

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Bookseller
Thorn Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
16966
Title
The Spirit of Athens, Being a Political and Philosophical Investigation of the History of that Republic
Author
Young, William
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Publisher
J. Robson
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1777
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Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Calf
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Bookplate
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Gilt
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Spine
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First Edition
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