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180265202Worcester: Printed by Isaiah Thomas Jun. sold by him and by Mathew Carey Philadelphia; also by the various Booksellers throughout the United States 1802. First American edition. The first edition was published in 1748. The first translation into English was by Thomas Nugent in 1750 1752 according to the DNB which went through several editions. It may be this translation in the American edition. 8vo. Two volumes bound as one. Contemporary calf. Rebacked new endpapers hole in upper margin of title and adjacent leaves tear on final leaf affecting a few letters browning and offsetting. In a leather tipped brown cloth open end case. First American edition. The first edition was published in 1748. The first translation into English was by Thomas Nugent in 1750 1752 according to the DNB which went through several editions. It may be this translation in the American edition. 8vo. In thirty-one books Montesquieu treats the historical origins and principles of laws. The books fall into six sections the first dealing with forms of government and law in general eight books; the second with taxation and military arrangements five books; the third with manners and customs and their "dependence on climatic conditions" six books; the fourth with economic matters four books; the fifth consisting of three books relates to religion; and the last five books sixth section with Roman French and feudal law. This work is "an assemblage of the most fertile original and inspiriting views on legal and political subjects put in language of singular suggestiveness and vigour illustrated by examples which are always apt and luminous permeated by the spirit of temperate and tolerant desire for human improvement and happiness and almost unique in its entire freedom at once from doctrinairism from visionary enthusiasm from egotism and from an undue spirit of system" Ency. Brit. "One of the greatest masterpieces of political theory and a pioneering work in sociology . In its stress on the historical role of the nobility as a check to royal power it provided a theoretical justification for the resurgance of aristocratic power which was so important in the origins of the French Revolution . its emphasis on the separation of powers of government and on a system of checks and balances profoundly influenced constitutional thought in both America and France" Charles B. MacNamara "France in the Age of Revolution" Cornell 1981. Montesquieu's disapproval of slavery and of religious intolerance are both voiced in this work as are his views on witchcraft sceptical. In the "Preface" the author writes "I have laid down the first principles and have found that the particular cases apply naturally to them that the histories of all nations are only consequences of them; and that every particular law is connected with another law or depends on some other of a more general extent." One of the primary evidences of Montesquieu's teachings that "in a republican government the whole power of educaion is required if the virtue that makes men choose public over private interest is to be sustained" appears in Jefferson's "Bill for More General Diffusion of Knowledge" of 1779 Cremin "American Education" p. 439. Shaw and Shoemaker 2682; Tchemerzine viii 459/60 and PMM 197 for the first edition; McCulloch pp. 356-8 for the first English edition Printed by Isaiah Thomas, Jun. sold by him and by Mathew Carey, Philadelphia; also by the various Booksellers throughout the Uni unknown books
180265201Worcester: Printed by Isaiah Thomas Jun. sold by him and by Mathew Carey Philadelphia; also by the various Booksellers throughout the United States 1802. First American edition. The first edition was published in 1748. The first translation into English was by Thomas Nugent in 1750 1752 according to the DNB which went through several editions. It may be this translation in the American edition. 2 vols. 8vo. Modern calf backed marbled boards. Some browning of text generally light. With the signature Jos. Allen on titles. First American edition. The first edition was published in 1748. The first translation into English was by Thomas Nugent in 1750 1752 according to the DNB which went through several editions. It may be this translation in the American edition. 2 vols. 8vo. In thirty-one books Montesquieu treats the historical origins and principles of laws. The books fall into six sections the first dealing with forms of government and law in general eight books; the second with taxation and military arrangements five books; the third with manners and customs and their "dependence on climatic conditions" six books; the fourth with economic matters four books; the fifth consisting of three books relates to religion; and the last five books sixth section with Roman French and feudal law. This work is "an assemblage of the most fertile original and inspiriting views on legal and political subjects put in language of singular suggestiveness and vigour illustrated by examples which are always apt and luminous permeated by the spirit of temperate and tolerant desire for human improvement and happiness and almost unique in its entire freedom at once from doctrinairism from visionary enthusiasm from egotism and from an undue spirit of system" Ency. Brit. "One of the greatest masterpieces of political theory and a pioneering work in sociology . In its stress on the historical role of the nobility as a check to royal power it provided a theoretical justification for the resurgance of aristocratic power which was so important in the origins of the French Revolution . its emphasis on the separation of powers of government and on a system of checks and balances profoundly influenced constitutional thought in both America and France" Charles B. MacNamara "France in the Age of Revolution" Cornell 1981. Montesquieu's disapproval of slavery and of religious intolerance are both voiced in this work as are his views on witchcraft sceptical. In the "Preface" the author writes "I have laid down the first principles and have found that the particular cases apply naturally to them that the histories of all nations are only consequences of them; and that every particular law is connected with another law or depends on some other of a more general extent." One of the primary evidences of Montesquieu's teachings that "in a republican government the whole power of educaion is required if the virtue that makes men choose public over private interest is to be sustained" appears in Jefferson's "Bill for More General Diffusion of Knowledge" of 1779 Cremin "American Education" p. 439. Shaw and Shoemaker 2682; Tchemezine vii 459/460 and PMM 197 for the first edition McCulloch pp. 356-8 for the first English edition Printed by Isaiah Thomas, Jun. sold by him and by Mathew Carey, Philadelphia; also by the various Booksellers throughout the Uni unknown books
175927584London: printed for D. Wilson and T. Durham 1759. First edition in English 8vo pp. vi 2 334 plus final blank; contemporary full calf red morocco label on gilt-decorated spine; extremities rubbed top of spine slightly chipped and cracked upper joint starting but in all a good sound copy or better. Contains the Eulogium on Montesquieu by Monsieur d'Alembert; The Analysis of the Spirit of laws by M. d'Alembert; An Oration Pronounced the 24th of January 1728 by Montesquieu; and An essay upon taste; New Persian letters; The Temple of Gnidus; and A defence of the Spirit of laws: to which are added some explanations all by Montesquieu. <br/><br/> printed for D. Wilson and T. Durham unknown books
17507669Geneva. Chez Barrillot et Fils. 1750. Bound in full period calfskin. Gilt ruled spine compartments with gilt tooled fleural motifs. Raised bands. Gilt titles. Marbled endsheets. 12mo. 6.5" x 4.0" Nouvelle Edition. Illustrated with the scarce folding map of the world - Carte pour Intelligence. One of the most remarkable works of the 18th century. First published in Geneva in 1748 De 'Esprit des Loix The spirit of Law consists of six main sections the first dealing with law in general and different forms of government and the second with the means of government military matters taxtion and so on. The third deals with national character and the effect on it of climate. The fourth and fifth deal with economic matters and religion; the last is an appendix on law- Roman feudal and modern French. The scheme that emerges of a liberal benevolent monarchy limited by safegards on individual iberty was to prove immensely influential. Montesquieu's theories as set forth in this work underlay the thinking which led up to the American and French revolutions and the United States Constitution in particular is a lasting tribute to the principles he advocated. - Printing and the Mind of Man 197. Covers rubbed. Most corners worn through. Hinges a bit tender but firm. Head and tailpieces chipped with several small portions lacking. Mild occassional foxing and offset. Minor half inch tear to map along horizontal fold at gutter. A Very Good crisp and remarkably well preserved early printing. Featured History. Chez Barrillot et Fils. hardcover books
1842667911842. Supreme Court Justice Stephen J. Field Field Stephen J. 1816-1899. Montesquieu Charles-Louis De Secondat 1689-1755. De L'Esprit des Lois par Montesquieu. Paris: Daguin Freres Libraires 1842. Three volumes. iv vi 508; iv 559; iv 476 pp. Volume I has portrait frontispiece with tissue overlay. Quarter calf over marbled boards gilt titles gilt-edged blind fillets and gilt ornaments to spine marbled endpapers. And Destutt de Tracy Antoine Louis Claude 1754-1836. Commentaire sur L'Esprit des Lois de Montesquieu; Suivi d'Observations Inedites de Condorcet Sur le Vingt-Neuvieme Livre du Meme Ouvrage. Edition Entierement Conforme a celle Publiee a Liege en 1817. Paris: Delaunay Libraire Palais-Royal 1819. xvi 476 pp. Quarter morocco over textured cloth raised bands gilt title and gilt ornament to spine marbled endpapers. Octavo 8" x 5". Light rubbing to boards moderate rubbing to extremities some wear to spine ends and corners a few hinges starting. Light toning to text somewhat heavier in places occasional light foxing faint dampstaining to a few leaves lower corners of rear free endpaper of each book removed fragments of later owner label to foot of spines fragments of later bookplates to front pastedowns another later bookplate to each front free endpaper. Book ticket of Stephen J. Field to front pastedowns of Volume I and II of De L'Esprit des Lois and Commentaire his signature and "Paris/ Nov 1848" to front endleaf of each volume of De L'Esprit des Lois. $1500. L'Esprit: later edition; Commentaire: third edition. Montesquieu's classic study of the English Constitution and the most important commentary on that work were acquired during a trip to Paris by Stephen Johnson Field then a lawyer about to move to California. Following the Gold Rush to California in 1848 Field served in local government the California's state legislature and the Supreme Court of California He was the principal draftsman of the 1851 California Practice Act. Appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1863 he remained on the bench until 1897. One of the great justices of the nineteenth century he had a lasting influence on Constitutional law through his co. unknown books
1751WFH1ALondon: A Londres Chez Noursse 1751. Full sprinkled contemporary calf binding 5 raised bands gilt. AE red sprinkled red and white handsewn endbands. Expertly restored and with new red morocco gilt titling pieces. Tome number panels worn. Contains a pristine version of the scarce folding map of the world in Vol. 1. This edition was corrected by the author and augmented by a table of contents. One of the most significant political works of the 18th century first published in Geneva in 1748. It was put on the Index in 1751 and condemned by the Sorbonne. Noted in Printing and the Mind of Man London 1963 where it is said to have ".deeply influenced the political thinking which led to the French and the American Revolutions.". Nouvelle Edition. Full-Leather. Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Trade. A Londres Chez Noursse Hardcover books
1751WFH1London: Noursse 1751. Vol. 1 upper cover almost detached other 2 vols. quite tight. Previous owner signature of ffep of all volumes. Scattered foxing throughout. Four years in the writing this work was immensely influential in development of the enlightened principles of human rights which underlay the political and humanistic principles of the American and French Revolutions and later representative governments. . Full-Leather. Fair/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Trade. Noursse Hardcover books
174866821ìOne of the Most Remarkable Works of the Eighteenth Centuryî MONTESQUIEU Charles de Secondat Baron de. De l'Esprit des Loix ou Du rapport que les loix doivent avoir avec la constitution de chaque gouvernement les moeurs le climat la religion le commerce &c. ‡ quoi l'auteur a ajoutÈ. Des recherches nouvelles sur les loix Romaines touchant les Successions sur les Loix FranÃoises & sur les Loix fÈodales. Geneve: Chez Barillot & Fils i.e. Paris: Prault n.d. 1748. Second edition first issue same year as first edition 1748 with ìBarillotî spelled with one ìrî on title and with the errata leaf at the end of Volume I. Two quarto volumes. 8 xxiv 522 1 errata 1 blank; 4 xvi 564 pp. Contemporary calf expertly rebacked with original spines laid down corners and ends of spine renewed. Spines decoratively tooled in gilt in compartments with raised bands and brown and red morocco labels. Gilt board edges marbled endpapers. All edges stained red. Joints starting. Bookplates. Contemporary ink inscriptions o n titles and front fly-leaves. Occasional light marginal spotting. Still a v e r y good copy of this important work. In 1743 Montesquieu began work on De l'Esprit des Loix ìone of the most remarkable works of the eighteenth century.It took four years to write and when it was finished almost all his friends advised him not to publish it. Montesquieu paid no attention and it was printed in Geneva in the autumn of 1748. It consists of six main sections the first dealing with law in general and different forms of government and the second with the means of government military matters taxation and s o on. The third deals with national character and the effect on it of climate; a subject of peculiar originality and the one most discussed at the time. The fourth and fifth deal with economic matters and religion; the last is an appendix on lawóRoman feudal and modern French. The most distinctive aspect of this immense syllabus is its moderation: a quality not designed to achieve official approval in 1748. It is an always original survey which is neither doctrinaire visionary eccentric nor over-systematic.The scheme that emerges of a liberal benevolent monarchy limited by safeguards on individual liberty was to prove immensely influential.his theories underlay the thinking which led up to the American and French revolutions and the United States Constitution in particular is a lasting tribute to the principles he advocatedî Printing and the Mind of Man. Kress 4920. Tchemerzine VIII p. 460. Printing and the Mind of Man 197 first edition. HBS 66821 $3000 Chez Barillot, & Fills hardcover books
1750140941341London: J. Nourse & P. Vaillant 1750. First British Edition. Near Fine. First British edition and the first edition in the English language of Baron de Montesquieu's pioneering work in comparative law. Bound in recent marbled paper boards over leather spine with raised bands and morocco title labels lettered in gilt. Cigar smoke odor to pages small stain to edges of rear pages of Volume I; Stain to gutter of title page of and faint water stain to rear pages of Volume II. An important treatise on political theory in which Montesquieu's views underlie the American and French revolutions. J. Nourse & P. Vaillant unknown books
17482590Geneva: Chez Barrillot & Fills 1748. First edition. With the double "r" spelling of the printer on both title-page as described by Tchemerzine. Two quarto volumes 253 x 191 mm. Full contemporary speckled calf rebacked with original spine. Each volume with two original green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. Spine stamped in gilt. All edges speckled red. Hinges cracking but holding firm. Some rubbing to boards. Previous owner's book plate on front paste down of each volume. Collating 2 blank 8 xxiv 522; 2 blank 4 xvi 564 2 blank. Woodcut device on title decorative woodcut tail-pieces. Both volumes with half-titles but without the errata. Some occasional tiny black ink spots in text. A few pages of light toning but generally very clean. A very good set. <br/><br/>"De l'Esprit des Loix.took four years to write and when it was finished almost all his friends advised him not to publish it. Montesquieu paid no attention and it was printed in Geneva in the autumn of 1748. It consists of six main sections the first dealing with law in general and different forms of government and the second with the means of government military matters taxation and so on. The third deals with national character and the effect on it of climate; a subject of peculiar originality and the one most discussed at the time. The fourth and fifth deal with economic matters and religion; the last is an appendix on law Roman feudal and modern French. The most distinctive aspect of this immense syllabus is its moderation: a quality not designed to achieve official approval in 1748. It is an always original survey which is neither doctrinaire visionary eccentric nor over-systematic. The scheme that emerges of a liberal benevolent monarchy limited by safeguards on individual liberty was to prove immensely influential. His theories underlay the thinking which led up to the American and French revolutions and the United States Constitution in particular is a lasting tribute to the principles he advocated" PMM. <br/><br/>En Français dans le texte 138. Kress 4920. PMM 197. Tchemerzine VIII p. 460. Chez Barrillot & Fills unknown books
