ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer, marquis d'). Considérations s - Lot 239

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. ex 14866/9