A view of society in Europe, in its progress from rudeness to refinement: or inquiries concerning the history of law, government, and manners

by Gilbert Stuart

$750 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

Edinburgh: John Bell and J. Murray, 1778. First edition, 4to, pp. xx, 431, 2 ; contemporary sprinkled calf, red and green morocco labels on gilt decorated spine, edges stained yellow; upper joint starting, bottom of spine with a chip glued back on, fore-edge of labels also reglued; prelims a little browned, else internally fine and overall very good. His most important treatise, A View of Society in Europe, was published in 1778 … In this dissertation

• Binding: Leather

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