Antique Beccaria On Crimes & Punishments Voltaire Edinburgh 18th Century Book
Offered here is an antique copy of “On Crimes and Punishments” by Cesare Beccaria, with commentary by Voltaire, an important work from the Enlightenment period.
Printed in Edinburgh, this early edition dates to the late 18th or early 19th century and represents a foundational text in the development of modern criminal law and justice reform.
Details:
• Title: On Crimes and Punishments
• Author: Cesare Beccaria
• Commentary by: Voltaire
• Publication: Edinburgh
• Era: Late 1700s / early 1800s
• Binding: Original leather spine with marbled boards
• Language: English
Condition:
• Complete and intact
• General wear consistent with age
• Scuffing and wear to leather spine
• Marbled boards worn but present
• Interior pages show age toning and spotting (foxing)
• Structurally sound and displays well
This is a genuine early printing of a highly influential philosophical and legal work, making it a great addition for collectors of antiquarian books, legal history, or Enlightenment literature.
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