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[FORE–EDGE PAINTING]. PALEY, William (1743–1805). The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy. Edinburgh: printed for Adam Black; et al, 1814. 2 volumes, 8vo (216 x 133 mm). 19th century dark navy straight–grain morocco, covers with several borders in gilt and in blind, gilt foliate cornerpieces within borders, raised bands, gilt tooling and lettering in compartments, all edges gilt, each concealing FORE–EDGE PAINTINGS of Edinburgh Castle from Grass Market and St. Giles, Cripplegate where John Milton was buried (extremities a bit rubbed). Provenance: William Templer (inscription dated 1844); James L. Templer (inscription dated 1882); Gladys McKenney Molony presented to the Saint–Mary–of–the–Woods College Library (bookplate, dated inscription and institutional embossed stamp on title–page); sold at the Robert Brown Auction in 2007 at the Saint–Mary–of–the–Woods College Library sale.