[THIRY (Paul Henry), Baron of HOLBACH]. Social system. London, 1773. 3 vols. in-8° bound full red morocco, smooth and ornate spines, triple gilt fillet on covers, gilt fillet on cups, gilt tr. (Period binding). Vol. 1: 318 pp., Vol. 2: [1] ff. 250 pp., Vol. 3: [2] ff. 239 pp. Work indexed by the Church in 1775 because it wanted to establish a morality and a policy independent of any religious system. Baron d'Holbach (1723-1789) was one of the intellectual motors of the pre-revolutionary period, he had a great influence on the philosophy of the Enlightenment. Fine copy in a high-quality bindingProvenance: Collection of a Basel bibliophile.
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