Letters concerning the English nation

Lettres philosophiques. English

Voltaire, 1694-1778
Lockman, John, 1698-1771

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

eng

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1733

monographic

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

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

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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.

by Mr. de Voltaire.

PQ2086.L4 E5 1733

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