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MILL, John Stuart (1806-1873). On Liberty. London: John W. Parker and Son, 1859.
First edition of Mill’s seminal work, ‘the final stage in the growth of Utilitarian doctrine’ (PMM). On Liberty illustrates Mill’s most significant realization that the ‘'greatest good' of the community is inseparable from the liberty of the individual […] Many of Mill’s ideas are now commonplaces of democracy. His arguments for freedom of every kind of thought or speech have never been improved on.’ PMM 345.
Octavo (193 x 123mm). Publisher’s 4-page list tipped onto last page (minor spotting to a few leaves including title). Publisher’s purple cloth, spine lettered in gilt (somewhat faded, extremities faintly rubbed and stained, endpapers slightly soiled). Provenance: early ownership inscription on title — bookseller’s label on front pastedown – occasional pencil annotations.
First edition of Mill’s seminal work, ‘the final stage in the growth of Utilitarian doctrine’ (PMM). On Liberty illustrates Mill’s most significant realization that the ‘'greatest good' of the community is inseparable from the liberty of the individual […] Many of Mill’s ideas are now commonplaces of democracy. His arguments for freedom of every kind of thought or speech have never been improved on.’ PMM 345.
Octavo (193 x 123mm). Publisher’s 4-page list tipped onto last page (minor spotting to a few leaves including title). Publisher’s purple cloth, spine lettered in gilt (somewhat faded, extremities faintly rubbed and stained, endpapers slightly soiled). Provenance: early ownership inscription on title — bookseller’s label on front pastedown – occasional pencil annotations.
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