MANDEVILLE (Bernard de). THE FABLE OF THE... - Lot 143 - De Baecque et Associés

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MANDEVILLE (Bernard de). THE FABLE OF THE... - Lot 143 - De Baecque et Associés
MANDEVILLE (Bernard de). THE FABLE OF THE BEES, OR THE FRIPONS become honest people. With the commentary, where it is proved that the vices of individuals tend to the advantage of the public. London, (Amsterdam), at the expense of the Company 1740. 4 volumes bound in 2 volumes in-12 of [2]-22-333-[2]-267 and [2]-282-[2]-270 pages, stiff vellum, red edges (period binding) First edition of the French translation by Jean Bertrand, of Mandeville's most famous work. The latter argues that war, theft, prostitution, alcohol and drugs, greed, etc. ultimately contribute "to the advantage of civil society". A very good copy in its original vellum. (Brunet II, 1147).
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