Near Fine, Near Fine 8VO, 271 pgs. Hardcover: Light brown cloth binding with title on spine in gold. Clean crisp endpapers and pages. This is the first comprehensive study in English of the philosophy and writings of Edward Herbert, first Baron of Cherbury 1581/2 to 1648. Soldier, diplomat, duellist, musician, poet, bibliophile and philosopher. A controversial and far seeing thinker. Nice tight binding. Jacket: Excellent condition. Illustrated front cover. Attractive /desirable copy in protective myla

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (March 3, 1583 – August 20, 1648) was a British soldier, diplomat, historian, poet and religious philosopher.