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Click here to see our other books! The Works of Herbert Spencer Herbert Spencer 1880-1907 Williams and Norgate : London 8.5" by 5.5" SUMMARY A brilliant collection of uniformly leather-bound works from Herbert Spencer, including the first edition of his two-volume autobiography. From the library of Foyle's co-founder, W. A. Foyle. First Edition,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 15 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 79.99 EU Postage : £ 40.99 European Postage: £ 75.99 Asia Postage: £ 159.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 249.99 DESCRIPTION An impressive collection of works containing important studies of psychology, sociology, biology and more, from prolific English polymath, Herbert Spencer. Complete in Uniformly bound in half calf with cloth boards and gilt to the spines. Spencer's Synthetic Philosophy series was taken on by the polymath with the intention of demonstrating that the principle of evolution applied to biology, psychology, sociology and morality. This was his major theory. An Autobiography Vol I and Vol II are first editions. Later edition remarks are noted below. The full set contains: The Study of Sociology (1880) Library edition (Being the Ninth), with a Postscript. First Principles (1887) Fifth edition Spencer argues here that all structures in the universe develop from a simple, undifferentiated, homogeneity, and explores the evolutionary process. The Principles of Psychology Vol I (1881) Third edition The Principles of Psychology Vol II (1881) Third edition Explores a physiological basis for psychology, founded on the assumption that the human mind was subject to natural laws and that these could be discovered within the framework of general biology. The Principles of Biology Vol I (1884) “Stereotyped Fourth Thousand” edition The Principles of Biology Vol II (1880) “Stereotyped Third Thousand” edition This is where Spencer originated the expression "survival of the fittest", which he coined after reading Charles Darwin's work 'On the Origin of Species' (1859). The Principles of Sociology Vol I (1885) Third edition, revised and enlarged The Principles of Sociology Vol II (1882) No edition remarks The Principles of Sociology Vol III (1897) “Second thousand” edition Spencer attempted to introduce Lamarckism and Darwinism to the field of sociology, however it was unsuccessful and actually considered by many to be actively dangerous. Social Statics, Abridged and Revised; Together with The Man Versus the State (1902) “Fifth thousand and Sixteenth thousand” editions Includes Spencer’s first book, originally published in 1851, which applied his ideas of Lamarckian evolution to society. Together with his work of political theory. The Principles of Ethics Vol I (1904) “Third thousand” edition The Principles of Ethics Vol II (1904) “Second Thousand” edition Spencer's writings on ethics held that it was possible to discover 'laws' of morality that had the status of laws of nature whilst still having normative content. An Autobiography Vol I (1904) First Edition – With a monochrome portrait frontispiece An Autobiography Vol II (1904) First Edition Education: Intellectual, Moral, and Physical (1905) Undated, dated from a copy held institutionally. Various Fragments (1907) Enlarged edition A collection of varying essays. From the library of W. A. Foyle, with his bookplate to the front pastedowns of each volume. William Alfred Westropp Foyle (1885-1963) was a British bookseller and businessman who co-founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 with his brother Gilbert Foyle. Foyle was one of the leading London booksellers of the 20th century, with the name itself becoming synonymous with bookselling. During the Second World War, Foyle bought Beeleigh Abbey, a 12th century monastery on the River Chelmer at Maldon, Essex. It was there that Foyle formed one of the largest English private libraries of the 20th century. CONDITION Uniformly bound in half calf and cloth boards with gilt detailing to the spine. Externally, this set is smart, with instances of rubbing to the extremities, notably to the spines. Marks to the boards. With tide marks to the rear board of 'Various Fragments'. Bookplate of W. A. Foyle to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with a few spots to the first and last leaves. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. 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