Elements of criticism by henry home of kames 1883
02 June 2023
Description

Henry Home, Lord Kames (1695–27 December 1782) was a Scottish writer, philosopher and judge who played a major role in Scotland's Agricultural Revolution. A central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, he was a founding member of the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh and active in The Select Society. Home acted as patron to some of the most influential thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, including philosopher David Hume, economist Adam Smith, writer James Boswell, philosopher William Cullen and naturalist John Walker.

Dimensions

8 height 5 -2/1 with 1 -1/4

Acquired from
Flea Market
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jun 04, 11:44 UTC
Fair Market Value
$60 - $90 USD
Suggested Asking Price $100 USD
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

[HOME, HENRY] Lord Kames
Elements of Criticism, revised with omissions, additions and a new analysis
Edited by Prof. James R. Boyd, DD
Published by the American Book Company
1883
Inscribed to the flyleaf "Lily Courtney Snow / August 3, 1918"
With black and gilt embossed leather covered boards.
CONDITION: appears to be in generally fair condition
PROVENANCE: acquired at a flea market
$60-90*
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