First Principles

Herbert Spencer

Published by Williams and Norgate, London, 1862

A very scarce, first edition of Herbert Spencer's philosophical treatise exploring the relationship between philosophy and science, bound in half calf. First edition. Very scarce. Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Lacking half title. Written by English polymath Herbert Spencer, known for his works surrounding philosophy, psychology, biology and sociology. Along with Charles Darwin, Spencer contributed greatly to the field of evolution, and became known for originating the expression "survival of the fittest".'First Principles' is the groundwork behind Spencer's theory of synthetic philosophy, with the aim of highlighting the links between philosophy, biology, psychology, religion and sociology. Spencer seeks to reconcile these seemingly opposite views on knowledge and existence, discussing the merits of different beliefs. With the bookplate of Alexander White Thomas Liddell. Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Externally, generally smart, with some bumping to the board extremities and rubbing to leather. Small tears to the joint heads, with backstrip lifting a little to the head. Front hinge is strained. Light spots to endpapers. Bookplate to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd mark. Lacking half title. Good. Seller Inventory # 944Q30

Bibliographic Details

Title: First Principles
Publisher: Williams and Norgate, London
Publication Date: 1862
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: None
Condition: Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book