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VOLTAIRE

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VOLTAIRE The Tragedy of Semiramis and some other pieces of literature Paris, Le Mercier and Lambert, 1749 In-12°. Full red morocco (Gruel). Spine with 5 gilt decorated nerves. Gilt thread on covers. Fleur de lis on the 1st plate. Int. teeth. Endpapers of blue moire. T. gilt. First edition. Ref : Bengesco, 558. Bound with: Sémiramis, tragedy in 5 acts, Amsterdam, Pierre Mortier, 1759. This play is a parody of Voltaire's, attributed by Barbier to Jean-Charles-François Bidault de Montigny. Perfect condition.