Essays. . On the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. On poetry and music, as they affect the mind. On laughter, and ludicrous composition. On the utility of classical learning. By James Beattie, ...
Dr. James Beattie (1735-1803)
Category
Books
Date
1776
Materials
Place of origin
Scotland
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3051227
Summary
Bibliographic description
[10],xiv,[1],4-757,[1]p. . 4to.. Subscriber's copy: "Earl of Stamford" in list of subscribers. Identified in 1768 catalogue: M.2.. Provenance: Bookplate: George Harry Grey (1737-1819) after 1768; anonymous armorial variant 2. Franks 12841.. Binding: Eighteenth-century sprinkled calf binding; single gilt fillet border; gilt floral roll on board edges; gilt fillets and red title label on spine.
Makers and roles
Dr. James Beattie (1735-1803)