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ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer, marquis d').... - Lot 9 - Rossini
ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer, marquis d'). Considérations sur le gouvernement ancien et présent de la France. Amsterdam, Marc Michel Rey, 1764. In-8, paperback, untrimmed, contemporary dominoté paper cover.
INED, n°87 (for the 1784 edition). - Stourm, pp. 107-108.
First edition of the most remarkable of the author's writings, defending the idea of a democratic monarchy and advocating respect for individuals, economic freedom, tax equality and an end to privileges.
The Marquis d'Argenson (1694-1757) was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs under Louis XV and a friend of Voltaire. His treatise, written in 1737, circulated for a long time in the form of handwritten copies before being printed.
A paperback copy, as issued in its charming dominoté paper cover.
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