Voltaire - Œuvres complètes de Voltaire (Lot 2/2) - 1834

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Lot of 36 Voltaire works volumes 37–72 (Beuchot edition), with uniform demi‑leather bindings, gilt spines and marbled edges, in French, including Correspondance and Tables Miger (1840), about 40,000 pages, 21 × 14 cm, in good condition.

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LOT 2/2 — Volumes 37 to 72 (36 volumes)

Voltaire – Works (Beuchot edition) – Lot 2/2: volumes 37 to 72 (36 volumes) – gilded spines & marbled edges – Correspondence + Miger Tables 1840

Library set – Lot 2/2 of the edition of Voltaire's Works, prepared by Mr. Beuchot (Paris, 19th century), with uniform, highly decorative bindings.

Uniform antique bindings, spines adorned with gilded titles and volume numbers.
Marbled edges on all volumes.

Tables (present and dated)
Volume 71: Alphabetical and Analytical Table of Subjects, by Miger, Volume I (A–K) – Paris, M. Beuchot / Lefèvre / Aimé-André, 1840.
Vol. 72: Alphabetical and Analytical Index of Subjects, by Miger, Vol. II (L–Z) – Paris, M. Beuchot / Lefèvre / Aimé-André, 1840.
(Possible browning visible on the title pages of the tables.)

Exact contents of the spines (Batch 2/2)
37. Mixtures 1
38. Miscellany 2
39. Miscellanies 3
40. Miscellany 4
41. Mixtures 5
42. Miscellanies 6
Mixtures 7
44. Miscellanies 8
45. Miscellanies 9
46. Miscellanies 10
47. Miscellanies 11
48. Miscellanies 12
49. Miscellanies 13
50. Mixtures 14
51. Correspondence 1
52. Correspondence 2
53. Correspondence 3
54. Correspondence 4
55. Correspondence 5
56. Correspondence 6
57. Correspondence 7
58. Correspondence 8
59. Correspondence 9
60. Correspondence 10
61. Correspondence 11
62. Correspondence 12
63. Correspondence 13
64. Correspondence 14
65. Correspondence 15
66. Correspondence 16
67. Correspondence 17
68. Correspondence 18
69. Correspondence 19
70. Correspondence 20
71. Miger Tables – Alphabetical and Analytical Table – Volume I (A–K) – 1840
72. Tables Miger – Alphabetical and Analytical Table – Volume II (L–Z) – 1840

State

Overall good general condition for a 19th-century series, with normal signs of wear (scuffing / localized marks possible). Possible browning, especially on the pages of the tables (visible). Sold as is, in accordance with the photos.

The complete set weighs about 50 kg. To facilitate shipping, the series is offered in 2 lots of 36 volumes.
Estimated weight of this lot: approx. 25 kg (for guidance only).

The complete series (two lots) totals 72 volumes and about 50 kg. Volume XXIX is missing from the Beuchot edition and is replaced by an added volume: Foisset, Levavasseur, 1836. Marbled edges on the entire series.

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No shipping outside the European Union.

LOT 2/2 — Volumes 37 to 72 (36 volumes)

Voltaire – Works (Beuchot edition) – Lot 2/2: volumes 37 to 72 (36 volumes) – gilded spines & marbled edges – Correspondence + Miger Tables 1840

Library set – Lot 2/2 of the edition of Voltaire's Works, prepared by Mr. Beuchot (Paris, 19th century), with uniform, highly decorative bindings.

Uniform antique bindings, spines adorned with gilded titles and volume numbers.
Marbled edges on all volumes.

Tables (present and dated)
Volume 71: Alphabetical and Analytical Table of Subjects, by Miger, Volume I (A–K) – Paris, M. Beuchot / Lefèvre / Aimé-André, 1840.
Vol. 72: Alphabetical and Analytical Index of Subjects, by Miger, Vol. II (L–Z) – Paris, M. Beuchot / Lefèvre / Aimé-André, 1840.
(Possible browning visible on the title pages of the tables.)

Exact contents of the spines (Batch 2/2)
37. Mixtures 1
38. Miscellany 2
39. Miscellanies 3
40. Miscellany 4
41. Mixtures 5
42. Miscellanies 6
Mixtures 7
44. Miscellanies 8
45. Miscellanies 9
46. Miscellanies 10
47. Miscellanies 11
48. Miscellanies 12
49. Miscellanies 13
50. Mixtures 14
51. Correspondence 1
52. Correspondence 2
53. Correspondence 3
54. Correspondence 4
55. Correspondence 5
56. Correspondence 6
57. Correspondence 7
58. Correspondence 8
59. Correspondence 9
60. Correspondence 10
61. Correspondence 11
62. Correspondence 12
63. Correspondence 13
64. Correspondence 14
65. Correspondence 15
66. Correspondence 16
67. Correspondence 17
68. Correspondence 18
69. Correspondence 19
70. Correspondence 20
71. Miger Tables – Alphabetical and Analytical Table – Volume I (A–K) – 1840
72. Tables Miger – Alphabetical and Analytical Table – Volume II (L–Z) – 1840

State

Overall good general condition for a 19th-century series, with normal signs of wear (scuffing / localized marks possible). Possible browning, especially on the pages of the tables (visible). Sold as is, in accordance with the photos.

The complete set weighs about 50 kg. To facilitate shipping, the series is offered in 2 lots of 36 volumes.
Estimated weight of this lot: approx. 25 kg (for guidance only).

The complete series (two lots) totals 72 volumes and about 50 kg. Volume XXIX is missing from the Beuchot edition and is replaced by an added volume: Foisset, Levavasseur, 1836. Marbled edges on the entire series.

Sent protected with tracking
No shipping outside the European Union.

Details

Number of Books
36
Subject
Literature
Book Title
Œuvres complètes de Voltaire (Lot 2/2)
Author/ Illustrator
Voltaire
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1834
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
14 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
40000
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Objects sold
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