The Spirit of laws [...]. With corrections and additions communicated by the author.

2 vols 8vo: viii-[20]-452-[46], [2]-xvi-483 pp. (last blank in vol. I lacking (?), upper magins of t.-p. cut off, margins slightly dampstained in vol. I, very occasional foxing, margin of p. 431 in vol. I torn with small loss).

Cont. three-quarter calf, marbled paper covers, blind decorated spines on raised bands, brown sprinkled edges (rubbed, some scratches, upper joints starting to split).

First edition of the translation by Thomas Nugent of Montesquieu's famous work published in French in 1748. Joined: SMITH, Adam - The theory of moral sentiments; or An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves. To which is added, a Dissertation on the origin of languages. Edinburgh, by J. Hay & Co, for W. Creech, P. Hill [et al.]; Glasgow, M. Ogle; Longon, R. Ogle and T. Hamilton, 1813, 2 vol. 8vo, cont. three-quarter calf (dampstains, some small wears). (4 vol.)