Montesquieu - Montesquieu - Œuvres Complètes | Édition Basle Decker 1799 | 8 tomes reliés veau marbré - 1799

Montesquieu, Complete Works - Basel Decker Edition 1799

Rare and complete set: the 8 volumes of Montesquieu's Complete Works in the Basle edition of 1799, one of only three truly complete editions from the 18th century.

Specifications

Place/Publisher: Basel, at J. Decker, Printer-Bookseller
- Year: 1799
- Format: 8 volumes in-8° (21 × 13.5 cm)
Binding: Half-morocco with marbled calf, ornate spine, with gold decorations.
Completeness: 8 complete volumes with confirmed pagination.

CONTENT

Volumes 1-2: The Spirit of the Laws (Books I-XX)
Volume 3: Follow-up to The Spirit of the Laws + Considerations on the Romans
Volume 4: Follow-up Considerations
Volume 5: Following The Spirit of Laws and Treaties
Volume 6: Persian Letters and Essays
Volume 7: Posthumous Works, Poetry, Arsace and Isménie
Volume 8: Defense of the Spirit of Laws

General state

Natural signs of aging over 225 years: light foxing, rounded corners, and natural variation in condition between volumes.
Fresh and readable interiors.
No pages missing.
Authentic antique bindings. Worn headbands on some volumes.

Provenance
Documented handwritten annotation on the title page.

GENERAL CONDITION: GOOD

Consult the photos for details of the condition.
No restoration performed.
Set sold as-is.

Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).