« Selected Letters From The Late Mr. Guy Patin. Doctor Of Medicine In Rotterdam 1725 In Five Vols. In 12

An essential character at the beginning of the 18th century in five beautiful volumes of 12 full tinted glazed calfskin spines with raised bands decorated with fine gilded titles and volume numbers in red morocco. Marbled endpapers, red edges. Two-tone title. Beautiful complete series of the works of this recognized and influential genius. This end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century where the various writings thus brought together proves his spirit of openness to what surrounds him by his numerous diverse and varied letters to the most influential people of the time who counted in his public life, very interesting and varied with lively and narrative content. 5 volumes out of 12. Ex-libris with Arms: Monsieur D'Armand Major de Lille .... work printed in Roterdam by Reinier Leers in 1725 (at the end of the Regency...)