Scottish Enlightenment

Edinburgh: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1788. 4 volume set, 8 1/2 inches tall. A handsome 18th century full calf with raised bands, twin labels and pink speckled edges. Some minor superficial marks and stains to the boards and a nick to the head cap of volume IV, otherwise in excellent condition.
There is the signature of Jame Sterling on the title page of volume I. James Sterling was one of the foremost mathematicians of 18th century Europe and a protégé of Sir Isaac Newton. Lord Kames was a Scottish philosopher and a major influence on the development of the Scottish Enlightenment. The 3rd edition, which was considerably enlarged, in a handsome binding with a great provenance.