The Enquirer

London: Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson,, 1797. First edition of Godwin's collection of essays, each self-contained, and based on observation rather than the deduction of his Political Justice. The radicalism which Godwin is known for is somewhat tempered in the collection, and he intrudes little on political matters, but the essays are nonetheless a significant exposition of… Read more about this item

1797. GODWIN, William. THE ENQUIRER. Reflections on education, manners, and literature. In a series of essays. London: G. G. and J. Robinson, 1797. First edition. Octavo. xii,481 pp., + [1] errata. Contemporary calf, morocco label at spine. Ink ownership at front pastedown. Text is clean despite occasional, light soiling in margins and faint dampstaining at the bottom edge of… Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

London, : printed for G.G. and J. Robinson,, 1797.. In-8 p. (mm. 210x126), tela mod., titolo oro al dorso, pp. XII,481, 1 c.nn. di Errata (manca l'occhietto). "Prima edizione" di questa importante raccolta di 28 saggi che includono: “awakening the mind - the sources of genius - the study of the classics - of public and private education -… Read more about this item

Augustus M. Kelley, 1965. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1965. No Edition Remarks. 481 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Yellow cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil marking to some pages. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light… Read more about this item

Edinburgh: John Anderson, 1823. HC. very good, 3/4 leather (hardcover) rubbing and wear to edges. First published in 1797. "A New Edition." These essays are the result of conversations. The author has always had a passion for colloquial discussion. A nice clean and tight copy with light edgewear to the leather. 412pp.

Edinburgh: John Anderson, 2008. New, facsimile ed.. Paperback octavo, very good condition, corner tips covers little creased, minor edgewear. 411 pp. A facsimile classic of the new edition originally published in 1823. A series of essays which reflect on literature, manners and education in 18th-century English society, with its rapid expansion of knowledge and technology, including the printing press.… Read more about this item

Hardback. New.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Kessinger Publishing, LLC. paperback. New. 5x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing