[Satire] Amusement Philosophique sur le langage des Bestes

[G.H. Bougeant]. Paris. Gissey, Bordelet, Ganeau. 1739. 12mo, leather, 157,(46) pp. Important work on the soul and language of beasts. Bound together with: Lettre a Madame la Comtesse D***. Pour servir de Supplément l'amusement Philosophique sur le langage des Bêtes. Binding with traces of use, coat of arms of The Society of the Writers to the Signet in gilt stamping on front and back cover.

Combined with the curious satirical work: Eloge de L'Enfer. [J.F. Bernard.] Londres. La Société Typographique. [=Amsterdam], 1777. 12mo, half leather. three volumes in one binding, title with vignette, complete with 15 full-page copperplates by G. Sibelius. The second edition of this work by the Amsterdam publisher Bernard. In a satirical way the work describes the discovery of the underworld and its residents, laws and the government of Hell. Bindings rubbed, water stains on final pages, final leaf repaired. (total 2)