PALEY, William.
The Works of William Paley. Complete in five volumes.
WORKS OF WILLIAM PALEY
London: T. and J. Allman, et al?, 1823.
5 vols., 12mo (5" tall). Handsome half navy calf. Gilt bands to spine with gilt lettering and rose centre tools to panels. Boards, edges and endpapers uniformly marbled.
A charming set. Paley was a well known eighteenth century moral philosopher and one of the principle exponents of theological utilitarianism; the most successful and influential of his books was 'Evidences of Christianity' (1794).
£325.00
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