A rare antique Latin philosophy text, "Summa Philosophica Juxta Scholasticorum Principia: Complectens Logicam Et Metaphysicam" (Summary of Philosophy According to Scholastic Principles: Comprising Logic and Metaphysics) by P. Nicolao Russo, S.J. Published in 1889, this scholarly work represents late 19th-century philosophical education in the scholastic tradition.
The work focuses on scholastic philosophy, specifically logic and metaphysics, and was intended as a theological and philosophical text for academic study. The book features its original binding with marbled boards and a leather spine with gilt titling.
Adding to the book’s history are several handwritten notes and inscriptions from previous owners. These markings, including dated notes from the late 19th century, offer a glimpse into the book’s life as a working academic text and provide a layer of provenance connecting it to earlier readers and scholars.
Inside are traditional marbled endpapers and Latin text throughout. The book shows significant age and wear. With its worn binding, marbled endpapers, and visible ownership marks, the book has strong character and makes an excellent decorative piece for a study, library, or academic-themed display.
Key Features
Published 1889
Author: P. Nicolao Russo, S.J. (Society of Jesus)
Written entirely in Latin
Covers Logic and Metaphysics in the Scholastic tradition
Black leather binding with gilt spine lettering
Handwritten inscription dated 1891
Scholarly Jesuit philosophical text
137 years old - authentic Victorian-era academic printing
Rare example of late scholastic philosophy education
Dimensions: Approximately 6" W x 9" H
Condition & Disclaimer:
Condition Issues Present: This antique book shows significant wear consistent with its 137-year age, including severe spine damage with extensive fraying, cracking, and loss of material at head and tail, worn and damaged binding with exposed boards, pages with age-appropriate patina, foxing and age spots on pages, and general wear throughout as shown in photos.
Sold as-is for collectors, scholars, decorators, or those who appreciate the beauty of aged academic texts
Pages are intact and readable despite age-related discoloration
Handwritten provenance adds historical interest
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