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Adam Ferguson

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Adam Ferguson

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Auction Date:2017 Nov 08 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:236 Commercial St., Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment, also known as Ferguson of Raith, (1723–1816) who is best remembered for his influential work, Essay on the History of Civil Society. Rare ADS, one page, 6.75 x 2, April 13, 1765. In full: "Borrowed Dr. Wallace's dissertation on the numbers of mankind, to be returned on demand." Signed at the conclusion by Ferguson. The document has been affixed to a slightly larger sheet, which in turn has been affixed to an 8.5 x 11 sheet. In very good condition, with irregularly trimmed edges, light soiling, and writing showing through from the reverse.