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
Edinburgh
Collection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 3194281
Summary
Bibliographic description
[10],xiv,[1],4-757,[1]p. ; 4to. Provenance: eighteenth-century sepia armorial bookplate, with putti, and motto: Nil Desperandum, Yates, sculp. Thomas Anson Esqr. Shugborough [i.e.probably Thomas Anson, 1st Viscount Anson, (1767-1818) George Anson (1731-1789), his father is in list of subscribers.] Binding: eighteenth-century tree calf; gilt fillet border; gilt tooled spine.
Makers and roles
Dr. James Beattie (1735-1803)