Theodore D. Woolsey - POLITICAL SCIENCE or, THE STATE

Description: Political Science or, The State. Theoretically and Practically Considered Author: WOOLSEY, Theodore D. Title: Political Science or, The State. Theoretically and Practically Considered Publication: New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Company, 1878 [1877] Edition: First Edition Description: Two tall octavo volumes (24cm). Publishers brown pebbled cloth, titled in gilt on spines; x,584,(5) + vi,626,(2)pp. Gift inscription to each volume, "To Dave," dated 1877. Printed bookplate of Rev. George [Dering] Wolff to both pastedowns (see note below). Light rubbing and wear to boards; front free endpaper of v.1 with a circular loss at center, the result of adhesion to the flyleaf, where paper residue obscures a portion of the gift inscription. Bookplate in v.1 with rough erasure. Texts very fresh, mostly unopened; still Very Good overall. Woolsey's most important contribution to scholarship, written following his long tenure as President of Yale College (1846-1871). As a political philosopher, Woolsey attempted to bridge the gap between natural law (he asserted the State has a "divine" origin) and the legal positivism of such near-contemporaries as John Austin. These attempts were not entirely successful, and as the doctrine of natural law was very much out of academic favor by the 1870s Woolsey's work was, in the words of his DAB biographer Harry Ellwood Starr, "severely criticized as unscientific in treatment and based upon theological assumptions." Later assessments were less damning, however, and Woolsey, even if anachronistic, has remained a source of validation for contemporary advocates of common law and state-supported religion. This set from the library of prominent American German Reformed minister George Dering Wolff (1822-1894). Wolff was a late convert to Catholicism, after which he became the editor of two Catholic quarterlies, most notably the American Catholic Quarterly Review, which he helped to found in 1876 and for which he served as editor and regular contributor until his death. Seller ID: 81733 Subject: Law, Philosophy & History of Ideas, Political Science & Theory Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA Winchester VA We are one of the country's leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Guarantee Our items are described using AB Bookman standards - the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman's Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to bidding. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Shipping Standard domestic shipping is by USPS Insured Media Mail, at flat rate of $5. Delivery typically takes seven to ten business days depending on destination. Please be aware that, during the COVID emergency, delivery times have been delayed. We strongly recommend upgrading to Priority Mail if your order is time-sensitive! FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY we are happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased at the same time that can be included in the same parcel. Again, please contact us prior to paying your invoice to arrange combined shipments. If you are overcharged for shipping by eBay, we will send you a prompt refund once the actual shipping cost has been determined. Overseas shipping is now managed through the eBay Global Shipping Program. All rates and fees are set by eBay, not the seller. We cannot alter a Global Shipping invoice once it has been generated; any queries should be directed to eBay Customer Support in your home country. Payment Payment is expected within 48 hours of purchase unless other arrangements have been made prior to sale. We ship all orders within 24 hours after receiving payment. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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