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History of Intellectual Development of Europe by John William Draper

History of Intellectual Development of Europe by John William Draper

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A History of the Intellectual Development of Europe
by John William Draper

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1863.

SIGNED and inscribed by "the Author" facing the title page.

Condition: Hardcover has rubbing to corners, spine ends, large chunk missing from spine. Front hinge starting to crack, back hinge fine. Interior has minimal to very minor foxing throughout, otherwise unmarked. Binding remains secure.

wikipedia: "John William Draper (May 5, 1811 – January 4, 1882) was an English-born American scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with producing the first clear photograph of a female face (1839–40) and the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. He was also the first president of the American Chemical Society (1876–77) and a founder of the New York University School of Medicine. ... Draper is well known also as the author of The History of the Intellectual Development of Europe (1862), applying the methods of physical science to history..."
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