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The Economy of the Animal Kingdom: Considered Anatomically, Physically, and Philosophically (3 Volumes)
by Emanuel Swedenborg; Augustus Clissold
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- Seller
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Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Swedenborg Scientific Association, 1960-1976. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 22cm x 14cm. xiv, 526, viii, 658, lxxii, 385 pages, 18 figures on [5] pages, 3 volumes. Blue cloth, gilt lettering. Translated from the Latin by James John Garth Wilkinson and Alfred Acton Clissold. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish mystic, theologian, philosopher, and scientist. After a successful career as a scientist and inventor, at the age of 53 he had a revelation that Jesus had chosen him to write 'The Heavenly Doctrine' to reform Christianity. He published 18 theological works before his death which he predicted. His writings have been very influential around the world, with The New Church or Swedenborgism being founded in 1787. It is still present around Australia. Very minor soiling to top edge of volume 1. Foxing to top edge and minor to other edges of volume 3. Previous owner's emboss to volumes 1 & 2. Shipped Weight: 2.6 kilos. BZDB407 Animals & Birds; Science & Technology. Unbranded Emanuel Swedenborg; Augustus Clissold The Economy of the Animal Kingdom: Considered Anatomically, Physically, and Philosophically (3 Volumes)
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- Bookseller
- Book Merchant Jenkins, ANZAAB / ILAB
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0032482
- Title
- The Economy of the Animal Kingdom: Considered Anatomically, Physically, and Philosophically (3 Volumes)
- Author
- Emanuel Swedenborg; Augustus Clissold
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Facsimile Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Swedenborg Scientific Association
- Date Published
- 1960-1976
- Bookseller catalogs
- Animals & Birds;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Book Merchant Jenkins, ANZAAB / ILAB
Biblio member since 2014
Woolloongabba, Queensland
About Book Merchant Jenkins, ANZAAB / ILAB
The Book Merchant Jenkins is a general antiquarian bookstore in West End, Brisbane, buying and selling new, secondhand, and rare books with a focus on Sexuality, LGBTIQ+, Ethnopharmacology, Dance, Performance, and Art.
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