(HOLBACH, Paul Henri Thiry, Baron de) Éthocratie ou le gouvernement fondé sur la morale... Amsterdam, M. M. Rey 1776.
8to. (6) lvs., 293 pp., (2) pp. (Table), (1) p. (Errata [Vercruysse : " qui en fait l'édition originale "]). Contemporary wrappers (defective, without spine). In a modern box. First edition, issue in 8vo (an other issue appeared in 4to). "Holbach argues in this work, that the 'Social pact' (between individual and the state) itself is based on the useful services that the individual and society are able to render to one another, and it remains valid only to the extent that its mutually beneficial aims are fulfilled" (Encycl. of philosophy). Uncut copy, somewhat loose, damp-staining and humidity to first four leaves with a long marginal tear (on 3rd leaf touching text), small hole (due to humidity) to half-title. Vercruysse 1776, A 3; Tchemerzine VI, 247; Colon 1776: 1090 (issue in 4°).
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