Lot 311
Beattie, James
Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 26 May 2010 at 12:00 BST
Description
An account of the life and writings of James Beattie. Edinburgh, 1806. 4to, 2 volumes, frontispiece, contemporary tree calf gilt, black labels, hinges cracking, extensive offsetting to title of volume I, bookplates; [Idem] An essay on the nature and immutability of truth. London, 1772. Third edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, rebacked, contemporary ink inscription on front endpaper; Conybeare, John A defence of reveal'd religion. London, 1732. 8vo, half title, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked, calf replaced on upper board; Abercrombie, John Inquiries concerning the intellectual powers and the investigation of truth. Edinburgh, 1830. 8vo, later half calf gilt; Meikle, James Metaphysical maxims. Edinburgh, 1811. Second edition, 8vo, contemporary morocco gilt, rubbed at edges; Cigogne, Daniel de L'office de la semaine sainte selon le messel... Lyon, 1699. 8vo, engraved title, engravings, woodcut head- and tail-pieces, contemporary calf gilt, lacking front and rear free endpaper; and 8 others (14)