VOLTAIRE
VOLTAIRE
The Tragedy of Semiramis and some other pieces of literature
Paris, Le Mercier and Lambert, 1749
In-12°. Full red morocco (Gruel). Spine with 5 gilt decorated nerves. Gilt thread on covers. Fleur de lis on the 1st plate. Int. teeth. Endpapers of blue moire. T. gilt. First edition. Ref : Bengesco, 558. Bound with: Sémiramis, tragedy in 5 acts, Amsterdam, Pierre Mortier, 1759. This play is a parody of Voltaire's, attributed by Barbier to Jean-Charles-François Bidault de Montigny. Perfect condition.
