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John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 3 Volumes 1798 and 1801

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(3) Vols., John Locke, Esq. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding; with Thoughts on the Conduct of the Understanding. Printed for Mundell & Son and J. Mundell, 1798 (Vol. I) and 1798 (Vol. III); Mundell & Son, 1801 (Vol. II); leather binding, illegible name in ink on front free endpapers and rear past pastedowns. Dimensions: 7"h x 4.25"w (each) Condition: Fair, covers worn, front hinges split, pages with some foxing and spotting, Vol. I front board held on by 2 cords; Vol. II front board held by 1 cord and endpaper and blank page almost detached; Vol. III front board held by 3 cords.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1798
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990238084982

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