Hobbes, Thomas, Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common-Wealth, Ecclesiasticall and Civill, 1651 [printed later], second edition, Andrew Ckooke [sic], London, hardcover, 4to. (12 x 9 inches) rebound in 20th century leather-backed boards with spine label, 12 x 8 inches, (iv), 387 pp., lacks frontispiece and folding table, and with new endpapers. This so-called Bear Edition, with woodcut vignette to title page, dated 1651 but actually printed in Holland by John Redmayne and Christoffel Cunradus in 1678. Provenance: Lewis C. Kinchela, with two examples of his armorial bookplate laid-in; older illegible ownership signature to title page. Lacking frontis and folding table; new endpapers; title page with neat reinforcements along the edges; unmarked text; paper with a hint of age-toning; sound and secure binding. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/