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A Philosophical Dictionary. From the French of M. de Voltaire. In Six Volumes
ref. 41259London. Printed for J. and H.L. Hunt. 1824. 16mo. 16cm Second Edition in 6 volumes xl396 & 408 & 407 & 420 & 418 & 426pp. errata page in volume one engraved frontis portrait 76 index in contemporary full calf raised bands diced in the panels with gilt ruled borders double black calf labels gilt titles blind ruled double borders on the boards marbled endpapers booksellers ticket "Kerr & Richardson Glasgow" Vol. VI is labeled IV in error several title labels chipped some slight general wear but a very good attractively bound set complete in 6 volumes. ~ First published by Voltaire in 1764 this English language translation "contains not only that work but the contents of another publication called "Questions on the Encyclopedia" of a manuscript Dictionary entitled a "Dictionary of Opinion" Opinion par l'Alphabet; the articles Voltaire inserted in the French Encyclopedia; a few designed for the Dictionary of the French Academy; and various minor pieces of a still more miscellaneous nature." Preface. Although translator name is not given it is believed to be J.G. Gorton World Cat who one can assume to have also contributed the substantial forty page Preface. Volume One has an engraved frontispiece of a bust of Voltaire by Houden & with a vignette by Stothard. London. Printed for J. and H.L. Hunt. 1824 unknown
