Description: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Title Indications of the Creator Extracts Bearing Upon Theology from The History and the Philosophy Of the Inductive Sciences By William Whewell D.D. [FIRST Edition – Leighton Fine Full Polished Calf Leather Binding – from the Rothschild Library] _____ Author William Whewell D.D. _____________________ Year of Publication 1845 __________________________ Publisher London: John W. Parker. ________________________________________________________________________ Description: London: John W. Parker, West Strand, 1845, FIRST Edition. Finely bound in contemporary full polished calf, gilt titles to dark green label, and heavily gilt decorated compartments to the spines. Gilt filet lined polished calf boards, marbled page edges and end papers. [From Wikipedia] William Whewell FRS FGS FRSE (1794–1866) was an English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science. He was Master at Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both poetry and mathematics. A scarce work, in any edition. Provenance: no bookplates or signatures; from the Rothschild library. Approximately 8 inches tall (20cm). Condition Report Externally Spine – very good condition – beautifully gilt decorated, gilt titles to dark green leather labels, minor marks and scratches.Joints – very good condition – gently rubbed and worn.Corners – good condition – gently bumped and worn.Boards – good condition – full polished calf, gilt filet border, gilt decorated edges, gently marked and worn.Page edges – good condition – all marbled, darkened to the top.See above and photos. Internally Hinges – good condition – sound.Paste downs – good condition – marbled.End papers – good condition – marbled, tanned and foxed subsequently.Title – good condition – age toned.Pages – good condition – tanned.Binding – very good condition – beautifully bound and in very good condition.See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1845 Binding: Hardback _________________________________________ Louis88Books are Members of the PBFA We take great pride in photographing all our books, maps and prints and in describing every detail. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we offer a 100% money back guarantee provided the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Please e-mail me for extra photographs and with any questions you may have Ruler in picture is 6 inches long. ---------------------------- Please Browse all other books and prints in my Shop LOUIS88Books Preserving Books for the next generation
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Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Year Printed: 1845
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Personalised: No
Binding: Fine Binding
Original/Facsimile: Original
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Non-Fiction Subject: Philosophy
Author: William Whewell
Publisher: John W Parker
Signed: No
Original/Reproduction: Original
