[HOLBACH, Paul-Henri Thiry, baron]

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[HOLBACH, Paul-Henri Thiry, baron]
Examen des Prophéties qui servent de fondement à la religion chrétienne avec un essai critique sur les prophètes & les prophéties en général. Work translated from the English [by Collins]. London , 1758. In-12 (158 x 96 mm) of 2 ff.n.ch., 234 pp. Porphyry calf, triple gilt fillet, smooth spine decorated in the grotesque style, spotted edges (contemporary binding). Vercruysse, 1768, D2. First edition of the translation attributed to the baron d'Holbach. [Enclosed in uniform binding:] 1. De l'Imposture sacerdotale ou recueil de pièces sur le clergé. London, 1767. 2 ff.n.ch., 144 pp. ; Les Prêtres démasqués. London, 1768. 2 ff.n.ch., 180 pp. 2. [HOLBACH]. Letters to Eugenie. London 1768. 2 parts in 2 ff.n.ch., XII, 188 pp.; 2 ff.n.ch. 167 pp. Vercruysse, 1768, A3. First edition. 3. [HOLBACH]. Philosophical Letters on the Origin of Prejudice... Translated from the English by J. Toland. London, 1768. 1 f.n.ch., II, 267 pp. Vercruysse, 1768, D3. First edition of the translation. 4. [HOLBACH]. On toleration in religion or on the freedom of conscience. London, 1769. 4 ff.n.ch., 174 pp. Vercruysse, 1769, B1. First edition of the translation by Baron d'Holbach of this treatise by Crellius. 5. MIRABAUD. Opinions des anciens sur les juifs. London, 1769. 2 ff.n.ch. (the first blank), 238 pp. [followed by:] [HOLBACH]. David, or the History of Man. London, 1768. 1 f.n.ch., VI, 79 pp. Vercruysse, 1768, D1. First edition of the translation by the baron. 6. Israel Avenged. By Isaac Orobio. London, 1770. 2 ff.n.ch., IV, 243 pp. Verruysse, 1770, F; Translation or elaboration of the text attributed to Baron d'Holbach. 7. Pièces philosophiques. Contenant I. Parity of life & death. II. Dialogues on the soul. III. Brunus redivius. No name, no place, no date. 1 f.n.c., 131 pp. 4 f.n.c. ; 2 f.n.c., 172 pp. ; 2 f.n.c., 114 pp. Beautifully bound. Binding skilfully restored with st. title pieces redone.
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