LOCKE, John (1632-1704). Two Treatises of Government. London: for Awnsham and John Churchill, 1698. 8vo (190 x 117 mm). Title printed within double rule border. (Worming primarily in outer margins and affecting letters, some browning.) Contemporary blind calf, red morocco lettering-piece (old rebacking, covers detached, some wear). Provenance: Edward Chilton (engraved armorial bookplate on title verso dated 1697); Edward Warner Gude (blindstamp and signature 1960). Third edition. "The importance of this book in the history of English political thought is sometimes ignored... The constructive doctrines which are elaborated in the second treatise became the basis of social and political philosophy for many generations" (Pforzheimer). ESTC R868; Wing L-2768. Property from the Collection of Dr. Theo C. Mataxis Jr.