By Herbert Spencer
London   Williams & Norgate
8.5" by 5.5" xx, 596pp
A finely bound copy of Herbert Spencer's philosophical work 'First Principles'.
By Herbert Spencer

1887 First Principles

London   Williams & Norgate
8.5" by 5.5" xx, 596pp
A finely bound copy of Herbert Spencer's philosophical work 'First Principles'.
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Fine Binding, Illustrated

This work was formed from an article Spencer wrote in Chapman's 'Westminster Review' by 'Progress: Its Law and Cause'. In a beautiful fine binding created for the Incorporated Law Society. With a prize bookplate to the front pastedown, addressed to Alfred Randall and dated 1888. Binder's stamp to the rear pastedown, J Low. Written by Herbert Spencer, who is known for coining the term 'survival of the fittest'.

Condition

In a full morocco binding. Externally, in an excellent condition with minor shelfwear to the joints and extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. A few light spots to the endpapers. Otherwise, pages are very clean.

Near Fine

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