Observations on Man, His Frame, His Duty, and His Expectations. In Two Parts. (Volume II Only)

Hartley, David

Published by London: Printed by S. Richardson; For James Leake and Wm. Frederick, Booksellers in Bath, England, 1749

About this Item

First edition, octavo (8vo). VOLUME TWO ONLY of Hartley's seminal two-volume work.
Bound in contemporary full calf. Binding is heavily worn, rubbed, and scuffed with significant surface loss and pitting to the leather on both boards. Spine is dried, heavily worn, and cracked along the joints, though the boards currently remain attached. Edges and corners are bumped and rounded with exposed boards.
Internal text block remains remarkably tight, clean, and securely bound. Pages show minimal age-toning and very light, occasional spotting, remaining vastly cleaner than typical copies of this era. Title page features faint, historical ink ghosting/offsetting to the center text, but remains fully intact and legible. Features fascinating 18th-century commentary on the rule of life, the origin of native populations in the Americas, and the confusion of languages. Fully complete through the end of the second volume text block. Split developed within, whichcan be viewed in the images, text at least good condition.

Seller Inventory # DT8VO3

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observations on Man, His Frame, His Duty, and His Expectations. In Two Parts. (Volume II Only)
• Publisher: London: Printed by S. Richardson; For James Leake and Wm. Frederick, Booksellers in Bath, England
• Publication Date: 1749
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fair