BOLINGBROKE (H. S. J.). Lot n° 4

Letters on history. [then] Reflections on the exile. [then] Letters on history, historical sketch of the state of Europe from the treaty of the Pyrenees to that of Utrecht. [then] Letter from Mylord Bolingbrocke to Mylord Bathurst, on the true use of retirement and study; [then] Political Testament of Milord Bolingbroke, written by himself; or considerations on the present state of Great Britain, mainly in relation to taxes and national debts, their causes & consequences. sl, sn, 1752 Set of 5 texts in 2 volumes in-12, marbled calf, ornate smooth spines, triple gilt fillet on boards, threaded edges. Illustrated with a portrait in frontispiece. With the coat of arms of Henriette Eugénie, Mise de Béthisy Mézières, Princess of Line (1711-1788) (OHR fer n°15.) First edition of the French translation due to Barbeu-Dubourg of his letters on the study of history which were considered particularly dangerous for religion and the state. Nice copy, tear without missing 1 page, old restoration to a spine.