Object details
Accession number
9.d.1.12
Creators
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Richard Lewis
(Irish, active 18th century)
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author
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Burnet, Walker, Spotswood, J. Byrn, Kelburn, Wallace, Burton, Parker, And P. Byrne
(active Dublin, 18th century)
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publisher
Full title
The Candid Philosopher: or, Free Thoughts on Men, Morals, and Manners, Volume II
Creation Date
1783
Language
English
Publication Place
Dublin
Binding Description
Green leather binding with gilded border decoration on front and back covers, gilded lettering and decoration on spine
Description
2 v., 16°
Provenance
Purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner from the bookseller and importer Charles E. Lauriat Company, Boston for $6.50 for two volumes on 8 August 1922.
Marks
Bookplate (inside front cover, center): Francis le Buchauan
Dimensions
16.5 x 11 x 3 cm (6 1/2 x 4 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Display Media
Printed ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Macknight Room
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