earl forbes (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating volume features detailed maps of the distribution of fishes throughout the state of Illinois. Compiled by two of the leading naturalists of their time, this book represents a significant contribution to the study of the region's ecology. Featuring beautiful illustrations and insightful commentary, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural history of the Midwest.

2pp., 12mo. Fair, on lightly-aged paper. He begins: 'I have just received your work on the productive resources of India for which I beg to offer you my best thanks.' The subject has always been to him 'one of the deepest interest', and he rejoices that 'a gentleman of your knowledge has directed his attention to it'.

Leather. Zustand: Good. None (illustrator). A delightful volume including the third edition of Forbes's discussion of disbelief in religion, and a very scarce single volume edition of the Earl of Shaftesbury's letters. Two charming mid 19th century works bound in a single handsome calf binding.The first of these works is the 1750 third edition of 'Reflexions on the Sources of Incredulity with Regard to Religion' by Duncan Forbes, a philosophical-theological treatise about religious scepticism and unbelief.ESTC T109826.The second work is a vanishingly scarce single volume 1750 edition of the letters of Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury, an English Whig politician, philosopher and writer, which were first published in 1721. The letters discuss virtue as harmony, morality, and the role of politeness and taste in public life.ESTC T68158.Inscription of C Hopkins to volume I title page. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, bright. Front joint starting, with board a touch tender. Head of rear joint starting with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright, with inscription to volume I title page. Good. book.

2pp., foolscap 8vo. In fair condition, on lightly-aged paper. With envelope addressed to 'David Forbes Esq | care of | Sir R. Murchison Bart | 16 Belgrave Square | SW.' and franked 'Wodehouse'. Wodehouse occupied the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs between 1859 and 1861. The letter reads: 'Sir, | With reference to your letter of the 20th. Ultimo, which has reached Lord John Russell's hands through Sir Roderick Murchison, I am directed by His Lordship to inform you that the question as to the re appointment of a British Chargé d'Affaires or Consular Officer in Bolivia has been fully considered, but Lord John Russell is not of opinion that it is not [sic] necessary to revive that appointment - Lord John Russell desires me at the same time to convey to you His Lordship's thanks for the interesting Report on the state of affairs in Bolivia which you have had the goodness to communicate to His Lordship.'.