Ith,J. Attempt at an anthropology or philosophy... Lot 1013

Ith,J. Attempt at an anthropology or philosophy of man according to his physical dispositions. 2 in 1 vol. Central hardcover with spine label. ADB XIV, 643; NDB X, 203. first edition. - In addition: [FISCHER, Christian Gabriel]: Vernünftige Gedanken von der Natur . ed. by a Christian Friend of God. (Königsberg?) 1743. with some woodcuts in the text. Hprgt. d. Holzmann-Boh. II, 5247; ADB 7, 50. - I: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB) XIV, p. 643 f.: Johann Samuel Ith became professor of philosophy at the Academy of Bern in 1781, soon thereafter rector of the academy and, together with some friends, initiated the establishment of a so-called "Political Institute", which shortly thereafter received its most famous teacher in J. von Müller. - Sporadic foxing. Several corners creased. Pp. V-VI and XI-XII joined. Old ownership inscription on flyleaf.