Description: Greetings! Old Saratoga Books is pleased to offer: Timee de Locres en Grec et en Francois: Avec des Dissertations sur les Principales Questions de la Metaphisique, de la Phisique, & de la Morale des Anciens; Qui Peuvent Servir de Suite & de Conclusion a la Philosophie du Bon Sens. Written by Le Marquis d'Argens; [Jean-Baptiste de Boyer Argens] Published in Berlin by Haude et Spener, 1763. Quarterbound leather with speckled paper-covered boards. [7], iv-xiv, 405, [5] pp. One folding leaf at rear containing two engraved geometric figures. Gilt-stamped leather lettering piece in one compartment, manuscript paper label in another, and gilt flower designs stamped in the remaining three. Text in French and ancient Greek. Fair condition. Boards worn, front board nearly detached, head and foot of spine chipped, pages toned and some light foxing to preliminary and last several leaves. Analysis of writings of Timaeus of Locri, as included in Plato's works, and other philosophical discussion, including further notes on his bestselling La Philosophie du Bon Sens", by the French writer who was a free thinker and contemporary of Voltaire. His unorthodox views led him to the court of Frederick the Great, where he spent much of his adult life. Thank you for visiting our auctions. Old Saratoga Books owners Dan and Rachel Jagareski have been selling books since 1996. We had an open shop for twenty years in the historic village of Schuylerville and now sell books exclusively online. We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).
Price: 70 USD
Location: Selkirk, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1763
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Topic: philosophy
Binding: Hardcover
Region: Europe
Illustrator: not applicable
Author: Timaeus of Locri
Subject: Ancient Philosophy
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: French
Character Family: Not applicable
Publisher: Haude et Spener
Place of Publication: France
Special Attributes: Illustrated
