Monory

Third edition statement (considerably expanded) for Mes fantaisies; Mes nouveaux torts bears the date of the first edition, but from a different publisher than Delalain. A frontispiece by Marillier engraved by de Ghendt and a figure by the same engraved by Gaucher for Mes nouveaux torts. A frontispiece by Eisen, engraved by Longueil, a title vignette and a tailpiece by the same, engraved by de Ghendt for Mes fantaisies. Given the identical binding, we have united these two editions.
Half vermillion morocco bindings with corners from the late 19th century. Raised band spines with ornaments. Gilt titles. Fillets on boards. Uncut copies, with the origina

First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece by Marillier, engraved by De launay.
Full blonde calf binding, grained and glazed. Smooth spine decorated with 5 compartmented fleurons, gilt roll at head and tail. Red morocco title label. Blue speckled edges. Water stain in upper margin over one cm and 4 cm wide (at end of work, the paper becomes fragile at this spot). Two tears at tail. Good copy overall.
This comedy is a satirical attack on all the learned men holding sway in the world of letters, writers or philosophers. In the preface a portrait of Voltaire is established, although he is never cited by name by Dorat. It is known that the author had declared himself against the ph

First edition, rare, illustrated at the end with 7 folding plates, 6 of which are numbered (they have been bound in relative disorder) presenting different tables of chemical elements including the one proposed by Demachy.
Contemporary binding in full glazed blonde calf. Spine with raised bands ornately decorated. Red morocco title-label. Triple-ruled gilt frame on boards. A lack to the lower joint at head affecting the headcap. Scuffing on the boards and edges wearing away the gilding of the fillets or roll on the fore edges. A handsome copy in a quality binding nonetheless.
Collection composed of 16 studies that were submitted to European Academies or learned societies, from 1753