William Maccall — The Newest Materialism

London, Farrah, 1873. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce collection of essays by William Maccall, signed by the author. The first edition of this scarce work.Tipped-in signature of the author to the front paste down, from a letter dated 21st June 1873.A series of ten essays by William Maccall, reflecting on the work of contemporary authors, including Mill, Comte, Bain, Spencer, Atkinson, and Feuerbach.Essays include 'Parliamentary Reform', 'The Utilitarian Creed', 'Sir William Hamilton', 'Comtetism Popularised', 'Morbid Psychology', 'Imbecile Atheism', and more. Maccall was a Scottish author and Unitarian minister.One page of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss and lifting to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Head of the front board and the spine are a little faded. Front hinge is starting but firm. Tipped-in ALS and a bookseller's note to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional scattered spot and handling mark. Good . Ill.: None. Good .