[ Philosophy; Bristol Literary Conversazione; pamphlet; inscribed by author ] The Doctrine of Philosophical Necessity [...]

"[title continued] considered in reference to its tendency being the substance of an Oration delivered in the Bristol Literary Conversazione by the Rev. John Evans. | To which are prefixed The Laws of the Society, and Specimens of the Subjects of Discussion." Disbound (lacking wraps),[x];16pp.; advertisment leaf (for The Rev. J. Evans private school), 8vo, some marking of title and back page,mainly good condition, remnants of former binding at spine (presumably miscellaneous pamphlets bound together). Discussions listed include "The literary character of Dr Johnson", "The tendency of Methodism", and "The effects of Education upon the Lower Orders of Society".Inscribed by author but name of recipient cut from the corner of title, leaving "with the author's best [underlined] compliments." Very scarce. Copies only recorded at Oxford and the BL (WorldCat).