Henry Saint-Jean Lord Vicomte de BOLINGBROKE
Lettres sur l'histoire
S. n.|s. l. 1752|10 x 16.20 cm|relié
New edition, after the first edition published in 1749. One portrait as frontispiece. Les réflexions sur l'exil has its own title page, in volume I, as does the Lettre à Mylord Bathurst in the second.
Contemporary full glazed blonde calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated. Red morocco title and volume labels. 4 corners bumped, one trimmed. Volume II slightly worn at foot. Rubbing. Rather handsome copy.
Secretary of state, then English Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lord Bolingbroke was an influential statesman who experienced both notoriety and disgrace. He pursued a literary career alongside his political activities, beginning by contributing to the writing
Contemporary full glazed blonde calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated. Red morocco title and volume labels. 4 corners bumped, one trimmed. Volume II slightly worn at foot. Rubbing. Rather handsome copy.
Secretary of state, then English Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lord Bolingbroke was an influential statesman who experienced both notoriety and disgrace. He pursued a literary career alongside his political activities, beginning by contributing to the writing
€400