A Discourse of Wit. By David Abercromby, M.D.
Published by London: Printed for John Weld at the Crown between two Temple Gates in Fleetstreet, 1685.
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Stuart Bennett Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, Essex, CT, U.S.A.Stuart Bennett Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB
AbeBooks seller since December 5, 2006
Condition: Used
£ 365.86
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
[xii], 236, [2]pp., 12mo. With a leaf of publisher s advertisements at end; a couple of minor spots. Nineteenth century calf, spine gilt; spine worn, but fairly firm on the sewing cords. First edition. The Dictionary of National Biography remarks that this work has somehow fallen out of sight, but none the less is it a more than ordinarily noticeable book. It antedates the (so-called) `Scottish School of Philosophy a century nearly; for in it Dr. Thomas Reid s philosophy of common sense - since glorified by Sir William Hamilton - is distinctly taught. More recent commentators have noted that Abercromby s scepticism frequently contradicts that of what became Thomas Reid s school of common sense, with some suggesting Abercromby more closely anticipates David Hume. Wing, Short-Title Catalogue, 1641-1700, A81.
Seller Inventory # 14185
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Discourse of Wit. By David Abercromby, M.D.
- Author
- ABERCROMBY, DAVID.
- Publisher
- London: Printed for John Weld at the Crown between two Temple Gates in Fleetstreet, 1685.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Stuart Bennett Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB
Essex, CT, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 21 business days | 3 to 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.86 | £ 8.11 |
Payment methods
Store description
Specialist dealer, selling online and at book fairs only: antiquarian and rare books, especially English literature and children's books printed before 1850, including poetry, fiction, philosophy, social history, criticism and literary controversies. Member ABAA and ILAB.
Specialty
English literature printed before 1850, especially fiction, poetry, criticism, and literary controversies. Also English and American children's books printed before 1840.Association member
Seller's business information
Stuart Bennett Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB
CT, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
All books offered are understood to be sent on approval, and may be returned within a reasonable time, which I usually interpret to mean thirty days, but can be longer when the occasion warrants. My seller details are: Stuart Bennett Rare Books, P.O. Box 22855, Charleston, South Carolina 29413 USA, e-mail stuart@sbrarebooks.com
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Stuart Bennett Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, Essex, Connecticut, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Books over $100 will require postal registration or insurance, which will be charged at cost and advised as an extra shipping charge.