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[MONTESQUIEU].

The Spirit of the Laws.

Amsterdam, n.p., 1781.

4 volumes in-12 (16.5 x 9.5 cm), half calf (contemporary binding), smooth decorated spines, red edges, traces of an old illegible stamp on leaves aiii, 430-clxv-[3]; xxiv-362; xxiv-440; xxii-579 pages (complete). Corners and headcaps rubbed, two small splits beginning at the joints, occasional foxing. Good overall condition.

Volume IV illustrated with 2 folding maps by Robert de Vaugondy, dated 1764.

A pleasing copy.

[MONTESQUIEU]. 

De l'Esprit des Lois. 

Amsterdam, s.i., 1781.

4 volumes in-12 (16.5 x 9.5 cm), demi basane (reliure de l'époque), dos lisse orné, tranches rouges, traces de tampon ancien non lisible sur les ff. aiii, 430-clxv-[3] ; xxiv-362 ; xxiv-440 ; xxii-579 pages (complet). Coins et coiffes frottées, 2 débuts de fente aux charnières, rares rousseurs. Bon état général.

Edition illustrée au tome IV de 2 cartes dépliantes par Robert de Vaugondy, datées 1764.

Agréable exemplaire.

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Montesquieu - De l'Esprit des Lois - 1781

Law, Politics, Philosophy - Quantity: 4 - Fold out maps or plates - Book

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Montesquieu’s French four-volume edition of De l'Esprit des Lois, published in 1781, comprises 2,049 pages and includes two fold-out maps in volume IV.

Montesquieu - De l'Esprit des Lois - 1781

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Montesquieu’s French four-volume edition of De l'Esprit des Lois, published in 1781, comprises 2,049 pages and includes two fold-out maps in volume IV.

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