Description
This 4 volume set of The Philosophical Works of David Hume is an extremely rare and collectible item for any book enthusiast. Printed for Adam Black, William Tait and Charles Tait in 1826 at 63 Fleet Street in Edinburgh, this set includes Hume's collected essays and philosophical works. The leather binding adds to its durability and makes it a great addition to any collection. All books have Leather binding with gild boarders on front and back boards, heavy gild scroll work on spine and gild on front and black board edges. All books have marbles text blocks, paste-downs and end papers. There is no writing (other than noted below), underlining or notes inside the books. All books have mild/moderate foxing to the pages. Intricate leather scrolling on spine and along the inside boarders of the front and back boards/binding. Leather boards are straight on all 4 books. Volume 1; Fair/good condition. The top of the spine is cracking and starting to separate from the front/back board (approximately 2-3”). The center of the spine is beginning to crack towards the topThis book has heavier wear and water marks on the back board. A light water mark (approx 1”) is visible on the bottom of one free papers on the front of the book. No other water marks are visible inside the book. Name written on front page with date 1833. Volume 2; Good condition. The top of the spine has a small crack near the front board (approx 1”) and a small section missing top of spine. Book has moderate wear and no visible water marks. Book plate attached to front paste-down. Volume 3; Good condition. Damage to top of the spine (small piece missing). Book plate attached to the front paste-down. Gutter break at title page. Name in ink with date 1833 on front free paper. Volume 4; Good condition. Book plate attached to the front paste-down. Small amount of damage to the lower back corner board. These books are absolutely beautiful even in there current condition. The spines are getting fragile due to the leather drying and cracking. Books will be individually wrapped with paper and bubble wrap and securely packed in a box for shipping.
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