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300 - VOLTAIRE. Philosophical Letters.
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VOLTAIRE. Philosophical Letters. First collective French edition. A fine copy, well bound. Amsterdam [Rouen], Published by E. Lucas [Jorre], 1734. In-12 (162 x 98 mm), marbled brown calfskin, ribbed spine, panels decorated with small gilt ironwork, gilt inner roulette, gilt fillet with notches, red edges. 2 ff.n.ch. and 354 pp. Minimal scuffing and foxing. First collected edition in French including the famous 25th letter on Pascal. Upon its publication in May 1734, the book was condemned by the Parliament of Paris for its subversive nature, torn to pieces, and burned in public by the executioner, forcing Voltaire to flee the capital. [Barbier, II, 1284]. A fine copy.
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Rare and valuable books from the 16th to the 20th centuries (manuscripts, curiosities, Art Deco-illustrated books, the André Maurois collection, etc.).Auction house
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