Letters concerning the English nation

Voltaire

1694-1778
Lockman, John
1698-1771

by Mr. de Voltaire.

Printed for C. Davis in Pater-Noster-Row, and A. Lyon in Russel-Street, Covent Garden

English literature
18th century
History and criticism
Intellectual life
Religion
Great Britain

First edition, translated by John Lockman. The Letters were first published in French in the following year, 1734. cf. Bengesco, G. Voltaire, v. 2, p. 9-14.
The ornaments are those used by William Bowyer. Cf. ESTC.
Title vignette; tail-pieces.
Page [1] at end blank.
Leaves A4 and G3 are cancels.
Includes "A letter concerning the burning of Altena, as related in the History of Charles XII. King of Sweden": p. [245]-253.
Errata at foot of p. [19] at end.
Advertisements: p. [15]-[16] at front.
ASC: from the Yolton Library Rare Book Collection.

Translation of: Lettres philosophiques.

1733

text

monographic

eng

print

[16] , 253, [19] p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)

ocm01863170

PQ2086.L4 E5 1733