(1795) Philosophical Dissertations On The Egyptians And Chinese/ de Pauw~2 Vols.

Description: Philosophical Dissertations On The Egyptians And Chinese. Translated From The French of Mr. Cornelius de Pauw, Private Reader to Frederic II, King of Prussia by Captain J. Thomson, Published by T. Chapman for J. Edwards, London, 1795. Hardcover, 2 Volume Set. 9.75"6.5", total weight: 3.7 lbs. 339, 320 pages, contemporary half-calf over marbled boards, minor shelf wear, some rubbing to boards and edges, gilt decorative spine and title in gilt. Some minor foxing, few leaves still uncut, some edges rough to outer margins, no affect, each volume with a military/legal small broadside/ads adhered to the front inside board. ESTC lists the set as having plates and maps, I only find one other reference that there is a single map of China to be included and no other plates listed, Our copy is lacking the map, priced accordingly. At the time of this description this is the only copy for sale this scarce 1795 edition. Cornelius de Pauw (1739-1799), Dutch philosopher, geographer, diplomat at the court of Frederic the Great of Prussia, well known for his philosophical dissertations on the Americas, the Greek, Egyptians and Chinese. Lowndes III: 1418. 'A work of extraordinary merit' - Quarterly Review. Egyptians. Chinese. Philosophy. Civilization. Anthropology. Languages. Symbolism. Philology. Mysticism. Ancient History. Please see photos for described condition and Contents pages. Contact me for any additional photos or information. Quickly and carefully shipped with USPS Media Mail. Also available for local pickup in Los Angeles 90034. Combined shipping discount is applied with additional purchases from my listings.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

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