146 - [18th-Century Political Philosophy].

[18th-Century Political Philosophy]. Set of 5 titles in 6 volumes. In-12 or in-8, contemporary bindings. -Abbé de CONDILLAC. Commerce and Government Considered in Relation to One Another. Published in Amsterdam and available in Paris from Jombert & Cellot, 1776. In-12, (2)-VI-586 pp. Speckled and varnished fawn sheepskin from the period, smooth decorated spine, red title label (gilding worn, small tear at the bottom of the spine, slight rubbing and stains, but interior remains fresh). First edition of this treatise on economics that established Condillac as one of the most notable theorists of political economy in the 18th century. A rare copy printed on azure-colored laid paper. Edition includes the errata on page 6 (the privilege was shared). INED, 1162. Kress, 7200. Ex libris engraved with the monogram and laurel wreath “N F B le Sage.” - HELVETIUS. On Man, His Intellectual Faculties, and His Education. London: The Typographical Society, 1774. 2 volumes, in-12. Fawn-colored veal leather with a pebbled grain, smooth spine with decorative embellishments, red morocco title label, gilt title, gilt fillet on the edges, marbled edges (slight rubbing on the spines, lower caps slightly damaged, but the copy remains in very fresh condition). A lovely copy in its period binding. A posthumous edition—the rarest—of this title, which was condemned to be burned and thus became de facto clandestine and rare. Missing from Quérard and Tchermezine. - DE FONTANES. BARTHELEMI. *D'Anacharsis, or Letters from a Troubadour*... Amsterdam, Paris: Maradan, 1789. In-12, 109 pp. Marbled tan sheepskin binding of the period, smooth spine with decorative lettering, gilt title label (dog-ears rubbed, slight wear). - DE FONTANES. Works of M. de Fontanes... preceded by a letter from M. de Chateaubriand. Volume Two. In Paris, published by L. Hachette, 1859. In-8, 434 pp. Contemporary green half-calf, smooth spine decorated with a series of gilt fillets and gilt fleurons (slight scuffing on the cap ends, spine slightly faded). Gilded “Supra libris” of the Grand Cercle at the foot of the spine. Stamp of the Ancien Cercle / Boulevard Montmartre. 14. The Grand Cercle, a social and men’s club in Paris, was in fact shut down for operating an illegal gambling den. - DE FONTANES. Translation of Pope’s “An Essay on Man” into French verse, preceded by a preface and followed by notes... Paris, Le Normant, 1821. In-8, (4)-243 pp. Contemporary fawn half-basane, smooth spine with romantic decoration, covers of speckled paper (a few foxing spots on some quires). First edition. A fine copy in its attractive period binding. With wide margins.