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Voltaire (1694-1778) Letters Concerning the English Nation. London: Printed for C. Davis and A. Lyon, 1733. First edition, octavo, contents generally good, contemporary calf boards, rebacked, 7 3/4 x 5 in. Voltaire's Letters Concerning the English Nation contains many sentiments in praise of Sir Isaac Newton, including a retelling of Newton's inspirational observations on gravity born from the falling of fruit from trees. Ex libris Dr. Adrian Pollock Estimate $500-700 A-S8. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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