VOLTAIRE Lot n° 54

VOLTAIRE Elemens de la philosophie de Newton, mis à la portée de tout le monde Amsterdam, Ledet et cie, 1738 In-8°. Full 18th century pastiche calf (Riviere & Son). Spine with 5 nerves, gilt fleur. entrenerfs and gilt roll. at head and tail. Boards decorated with gilt thread. Gilt teeth. Green morocco title-piece. T. gilt. First edition. Portrait of the author by Folkema after La Tour (often missing), frontispiece by Folkema after Du Bourg. Engraved headbands and tailpieces by Folkema, Du Bourg, La Cave, Schley, Picard, Kendet. Illustrated with 7 plates, including 1 folding, and geometrical figures in the text. Perfect condition. Ref : Bengesco II, 1570