![HUME, David (1711-1776). An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals. London: A. Millar, 1751. 12° (161 x 95mm). Half-title and final leaf of advertisements. L3 in uncancelled state. (Occasional light spotting.) Contemporary calf, spine compartments ruled in gilt (extremities a little rubbed). Provenance: J[ohn] Scott (later Lord Eldon; signature at head of front pastedown).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CSK/2012_CSK_06237_0280_001(hume_david_an_enquiry_concerning_the_principles_of_morals_london_a_mil_d5578719111828).jpg?w=1)
![HUME, David (1711-1776). An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals. London: A. Millar, 1751. 12° (161 x 95mm). Half-title and final leaf of advertisements. L3 in uncancelled state. (Occasional light spotting.) Contemporary calf, spine compartments ruled in gilt (extremities a little rubbed). Provenance: J[ohn] Scott (later Lord Eldon; signature at head of front pastedown).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CSK/2012_CSK_06237_0280_000(hume_david_an_enquiry_concerning_the_principles_of_morals_london_a_mil_d5578719115924).jpg?w=1)
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HUME, David (1711-1776). An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals. London: A. Millar, 1751. 12° (161 x 95mm). Half-title and final leaf of advertisements. L3 in uncancelled state. (Occasional light spotting.) Contemporary calf, spine compartments ruled in gilt (extremities a little rubbed). Provenance: J[ohn] Scott (later Lord Eldon; signature at head of front pastedown).
FIRST EDITION. Rothschild 1174: 'Hume wrote of the Enquiry "of all my writings ... incomparably the best"'.
FIRST EDITION. Rothschild 1174: 'Hume wrote of the Enquiry "of all my writings ... incomparably the best"'.
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Please note that there is tear without loss in leaf e6.