HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679). Philosophicall Rudiments concerning Government and Society. London: J.G. for R. Royston, 1651.
12o (139 x 82 mm). Engraved additional title and 3 engraved plates. (Some light browning and staining, C1 with minor loss of text at inner margin, plate F1 with minor loss affecting image. Modern calf antique, spine gilt. Provenance: William Gregory of Woolhope in Herefordshire (1625-1696), British judge and politician, Speaker of the House of Commons (armorial bookplate); Adolph Lewisohn (1849-1938), financier, philanthropist and art collector (red morocco bookplate); Anna E. Clark (leather bookplate).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. First published in Paris in 1642 during Hobbes fourth exile from England. De Cive introduces Hobbes thoughts on politics and religion and is considered to be a precursor to his most important publication Leviathan. Wing H-2253.
HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679). Philosophicall Rudiments concerning Government and Society. London: J.G. for R. Royston, 1651.
12o (139 x 82 mm). Engraved additional title and 3 engraved plates. (Some light browning and staining, C1 with minor loss of text at inner margin, plate F1 with minor loss affecting image. Modern calf antique, spine gilt. Provenance: William Gregory of Woolhope in Herefordshire (1625-1696), British judge and politician, Speaker of the House of Commons (armorial bookplate); Adolph Lewisohn (1849-1938), financier, philanthropist and art collector (red morocco bookplate); Anna E. Clark (leather bookplate).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. First published in Paris in 1642 during Hobbes fourth exile from England. De Cive introduces Hobbes thoughts on politics and religion and is considered to be a precursor to his most important publication Leviathan. Wing H-2253.
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