David Hume
13 copies for sale · $45–$8,500 · 4 first editions
Notable copies for sale
Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals (first edition) — Heritage Book Shop$8,500
The History of Great Britain The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to (first edition) — Adrian Harrington Rare Books£2,500
Discours politiques. De Mr. David Hume, Traduits de L'Anglois par Mr. De M. (first edition) — Heritage Book Shop$500
The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius caesar to the Revolution in 1688 — Argosy Book Store$1,750
The History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Ceasar To The Revolution In 1688 New Ed — James Cummins Bookseller$750
The Jail Gates are Open — Between the Covers$65
Essays And Treatises On Several Subjects Two Volumes — Second Story Books$1,100
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (first edition) — Burnside Rare Books$8,500
Works on the market
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals2 copies · $8,500
The History of Great Britain The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to1 copy · £2,500
Essays And Treatises On Several Subjects Two Volumes1 copy · $1,100
The History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Ceasar To The Revolution In 1688 New Ed1 copy · $750
The Jail Gates are Open1 copy · $65
Market context
6 copies of David Hume's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $52 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).
Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):
Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects, 4 vol., for T. Cadell, 1770. (forum, 2026-06-04)£460
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