Locke, John. A Collection of Several Pieces of Mr John Locke, Never Before Printed or not Extant in his Works. Published by the Author of the Life of the Ever-Memorable Mr. John Hales & c.. Printed by J Bettenham for R Francklin, London, 1720.

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Description: 362p + index errata. old stain through some of the middle portion otherwise a very good copy rebound in modern calf with new end papers and fly leaves, gilt title. Cherub cartouche on the title page. "Contains the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina" Sabin 41726

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Locke, John.. A Collection of Several Pieces of Mr. John Locke, Never before printed, or not extant in his Works. PublishÕd by the Author of the Life of the ever-memorable Mr. John Hales, &c.. London: Printed by J. Bettenham for R. Francklin. 1720., 1720.

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Description: This collection was put together from manuscript papers in the hands of Anthony Collins, Samuel Bold, and others, with the help of LockeÕs nephew Peter King. The editor was Pierre Desmaizeaux (1673?-1724), a Frenchman living in England, who had also edited Saint-Evremond and Bayle. He contributes a long preface, stating why each piece was selected. The pieces in this work include ÒRemarks upon some of Mr. NorrisÕs Books, Wherein he Asserts F. MalebrancheÕs Opinion of Our Feeling All Things in God;Ó ÒElements of Natural Philosophy,Ó a short outline intended for students; and ÒSome Thoughts Concerning Reading and Study for a Gentleman;Ó as well as over one hundred pages of previously unpublished letters of Locke. Octavo. [36], xxiv, [2], 362, [18, index], [1, errata], [3. ads] pp. Copper-engraved plate of the solar system opposite p. 186. Nineteenth-century half calf, gilt spine with black morocco label. Foot of spine with gilt stamp of the LincolnÕs Inn Library. Binding extremities lightly rubbed and scuffed, text with some light foxing and browning. A good copy. First edition, first issue, with engraved vignette of a seated muse with cherubs. Includes ÒThe Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina,Ó which Sabin notes is Òthe first instrument ever digested and written out, for the entire and perfect government of a political body.Ó Yolton now believes this essay is by Anthony Ashley Cooper, the first Earl of Shaftesbury, rather than Locke, though Locke may have helped draft it while a member of his household (See Yolton, p.364-368). Nonetheless, this is the first publication of this important piece. Yolton 316A. Sabin 41726.

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