Shelfmark
Fl.9.11(05)
Author
Frederick, 1712 - 1786 II, King of Prussia,
Title
Éloges de trois philosophes.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Londres : [s.n.], MDCCLIII. [1753]
Physical description
[2], 74; [2], 41, [1] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Catchword on p.74 shows that it was published with the 'Response'. The imprint is correct. London printing based on internal evidence
Note
Also issued as part of 'Maupertuisiana', Hamburg, 1753 (a collection of pamphlets by various authors relating to the controversy between Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis and Samuel Koenig).
Note
Includes: 'Réponse de l'académicien de Paris a l'académicien de Berlin' by Voltaire.
Note
The 'Éloge de Monsieur Jordan' is sometimes attributed to J. J. Rousseau.
Note
Anonymous. By Frederick II, King of Prussia.
Note
Internal evidence suggests item was printed in London; Kaulfuss-Diesch suggests printed in Leiden by Luzac -- Kaulfuss-Diesch, C.: Maupertuisiana. In: Zentralblatt für Bibliothekswesen, 39.1922, S. 536.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T32622
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound with four other items.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front endpaper.
Subject
Least action Early works to 1800.
Subject
Philosophers Biography Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42247