$523
Essay on Civil Government. In Two Parts: Part I. An Enquiry into the Ends of Government, and the Means of Attaining them. Part II. On the Government and Commerce of England. London: for R. Willock, 1743. First and only edition of this anonymous title, octavo, half-title present, bound in full contemporary speckled calf, boards ruled in gilt, rebacked (rebacking rubbed, somewhat worn), ink stain to fore edge in one section, a signature or two with some discoloration, contemporary engraved armorial bookplate pasted inside front board, 8 x 4 3/4 in. Estimate $300-500 [pi]2, A12, B-Z8, Aa6. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-05-08
