364 - 1786–1788.

1786–1788. BOOK. (LITERATURE). MONTENGON, PEDRO:. EUSEBIO. Madrid: Printed by Antonio de Sancha, 1786–1788. 4 vols. in large 8º. Vol. I: 2 leaves, one by Mariano Brandi + 361 pp. + 1 leaf. Last folio with the leaves transposed (folio Z). II: 381 pp. III: 2 leaves + 409 pp. IV: 397 pp. 4 vols. bound in period Spanish paperboard, with edge-gilt, double title labels, reinforced spines, and painted edges. Written in pencil on the rear flyleaf: “Brugalla,” in each volume. Palau 178140. First edition of this work, which imitated Rousseau and enjoyed great popularity in its early years, although a complaint filed with the Inquisition resulted in subsequent editions being heavily censored.