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Hume, David, 1711-1776 (Scottish Philosopher)

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Dates

  • Existence: 7 May 1711 - 25 August 1776

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Engraving showing a Portrait of David Hume, mid-19th century

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1848/SRC.1.9
Scope and Contents

This is an engraving showing a portrait of Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), with the caption: "David Hume. From a Print by A. Smith, after a Picture by Allen Ramsay. Under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London, Published by Charles Knight & Co. Ludgate Street." And just under the portrait: "Engraved by W. Holl".

Dates: mid-19th century
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

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