Etienne Bonnot de Condillac — Oeuvres Completes de Condillac

Paris, Chez Dufart, 1803. Leather. A very scarce French edition of the complete works of Condillac, in very attractive leather binding. Dating from the early nineteeth century, the set splits the full thirty-one volumes of works into fifteen volumes, making for a concise and yet extensive full collection of the eminent philosopher's work. Approaching a broad range of subjects, the set here bears witness to one of the most influential French thinkers ever to have lived, one whose influence can still be felt today. The full list of works included here is as follows: Volume I/II: Conoissances Humaines Volume III: Traite des Systemes Volume IV: Traites des Sensations Volume V: Traite des Animaux Volume VI/VII: Commerce et Gouvernement Volume VIII: La Grammaire Volume IX: Art de Penser Volume X: Art d'Ecrire Volume XI: Art de Raisonner Volumes XII-XIX: Histoire Ancienne Volumes XX-XXVIII: Histoire Moderne Volume XXIX: Etude de l'Histoire Volume XXX: Logique Volume XXXI: Langue des Calculs In quarter-calf binding with gilt detailing and paper-covered boards. Externally quite smart, there is nonetheless wear to the joints and backstrips, with occasional rubbing to the extremities, and significant cracking to joints and strain to hinges. Internally, the pages are firmly bound and are generally bright and clean throughout, though there are several instances of spotting and minor foxing, particularly to the endpages. There are several ink inscriptions throughtout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .