Letters concerning the English nation
Lettres philosophiques. English
Voltaire, 1694-1778Lockman, John, 1698-1771
Printed for C. Davis in Pater-Noster-Row, and A. Lyon in Russel-Street, Covent Garden
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1733
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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
