An Essay on Philosophical Necessity
first edition Hardcover
1793 · London
by Crombie, Alexander
London: J. Johnson, 1793. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Contemporary paper-covered boards, paper backstrip renewed, with (probably) original printed paper spine label; 8vo; pp. [4] (half-title p., title-p.), viii, 508. Boards scuffed and lightly soiled, and bumped along the edges. Early (possibly contemporary) inscription on FFEP ("Maine Charity School, from Mr. London"); ownership signature of Theol. Sem. Bangor along upper edge of title-p.; some light foxing to first and last few leaves.
First edition of the first published work by Crombie, addressing free will, a defense of Hume's determinism -- and even Newton's laws of motion. ESTC T109696. (Inventory #: JC14357)
First edition of the first published work by Crombie, addressing free will, a defense of Hume's determinism -- and even Newton's laws of motion. ESTC T109696. (Inventory #: JC14357)