[VOLTAIRE]. The Memoirs of Madame de Caylus. Amsterdam, Marc - Lot 219

[VOLTAIRE]. The Memoirs of Madame de Caylus. Amsterdam, Marc-Michel Rey, 1770. In-12, marbled calfskin, decorated spine, red title label, red edges (contemporary binding). Edition published the same year as the original, which appeared under Jean Robert’s editorship. Rochebilière notes that this edition is more accurate than the original. (Bengesco, vol. II, p. 416.) Copy without Voltaire’s preface (22 pages), which is often missing. From the Jacques Dennery Library (I, 1984, no. 37). Scuffing on the binding; small chip on the top cap.

Estimación:200€

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