703 - Philosophy - Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm. Latin and French Philosophical Works of the Late Mr. de Leibniz. Taken from his manuscripts preserved in the Royal Library in Hanover, and published by Mr. Rud. Eric Raspe. With a Preface by Mr. Kaestner. With an engraved title vignette. Amsterdam and Leipzig, Schreuder, 1765. XVI, 2 leaves, 540 pp., 8 leaves. 26 x 20.5 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding with gilt spine and coat-of-arms supralibros on both covers (worn).

Philosophy - Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm. Latin and French Philosophical Works of the Late Mr. de Leibniz. Taken from his manuscripts preserved in the Royal Library in Hanover, and published by Mr. Rud. Eric Raspe. With a Preface by Mr. Kaestner. With an engraved title vignette. Amsterdam and Leipzig, Schreuder, 1765. XVI, 2 leaves, 540 pp., 8 leaves. 26 x 20.5 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding with gilt spine and coat-of-arms supralibros on both covers (worn). Ravier 472—First complete edition of the philosophical writings.—“Of particular importance in this collection by Raspe is the previously unpublished, extensive polemic against Locke, written in 1704: *Nouveaux essais sur l’entendement humain* … Shortly thereafter, the Dutens edition followed ... but it did not include the pieces published by Raspe.” (Ueberweg). - Ownership inscription on the title page: “Thomas Brown” (Scottish philosopher, 1778–1820). - Slightly browned, with some staining. - Wide-margin copy. *