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Creator:
Donaldson, J. (John), 1737–1801
Title(s):
Principles of taste, or, The elements of beauty : also reflections on the harmony of sensibility and reason / by J. Donaldson.
Edition:
The second edition, much improved, To which is annexed a short analysis of the human mind.
Published/Created:
Edinburgh : Printed at the Apollo Press, by Martin and McDowall, for the author, 1786.
Physical Description:
174 p. ; 23 cm. (8vo)
Holdings:
Unable to reach service. Holdings currently not available
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Signatures: A-L⁸
In original boards.
Ms. note on cover: "A book replete with infidelity and horridly irreligious principles, & wch shd be throw[n] [in]to the fire."
The statement of responsibility appears after the edition statement.
First published in 1780 under title: The elements of beauty.
Subject Terms:
Aesthetics -- Early works to 1800.
Apollo Press -- Printer.
Ethics.
Martin and McDowall -- Printer.
Taubman, John -- Bookplate.
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