$1,230
Godwin, William (1756-1836) Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, and its Influence on Morals and Happiness. Philadelphia: by Bioren & Madan, 1796. First American edition, two 12mo volumes, bound in matching contemporary tree sheepskin, nicely preserved, with red morocco spine labels, 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (2) http://estc.bl.uk/W31889 Godwin was a radical anti-authoritarian thinker and philosopher, an early promoter of utilitarianism, and the first modern writer to advance theories of anarchy. He was married to Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) and father to Mary Shelley (1797-1851). Of Mary Shelley's upbringing, carried out in the absence of her mother, who died eleven days after her birth, Godwin wrote, "I am anxious that she should be brought up like a philosopher, even like a cynic." Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-11
