Londres Amsterdam: M.M. Rey 1771. 9 volumes in 4 vols. in-8°. Second edition except for volume nine - which is in first edition. Contemporary half leather with marbled paper boards. gilt ribbed spines with fleurons title-pieces and volume number. Rubbing to the boards and corners but the spines are in good condition. Inside there is occasional foxing mainly to the end papers. Second edition actually a Dutch counterfeit original ed.: Geneva Cramer 1770-1772 of this little-known work by Voltaire later merged - not to say swallowed up - in the editions of his "Dictionnaire philosophique". A particular feature of this edition is that it includes "Notes" defending Jean-Jacques Rousseau where Voltaire most violently attacks him. An interesting compendium of Voltaire's ideas on history art literature and religion in a wide variety of tones from jokes to complex dissertations shedding new light on subjects such as justice humanity and tolerance. OCLC: 186562533 in-8° viii-326-2 viii-328 viii-295 viii-339 viii-322 viii-392 4-204 = 304 vi = viii-306 viii-300 pp. 215 by 130mm 8½ by 5 inches. Our copy conforms with the FRBNF31604869 BnF and includes the ''Lettre de Mr. de V. sur plusieurs anecdotes'' Volume 1. pp. 233-241. M.M. Rey hardcover
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