Description:
Bayle, Pierre (1647-1706) The Dictionary Historical and Critical of Mr Peter Bayle. The Second Edition. London: for J.J. and P. Knapton, D. Midwinter, et al., 1734-1738.
Five folio volumes, titles printed in red and black, lacking the portrait frontispiece; bound in uniform 19th century half morocco, edges vibrantly marbled, these volumes not collated, some volumes decased or becoming decased, 14 x 8 1/2 in. (5)
Estimate $700-900
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