(LA FOLLIE, Louis Guill. De, 1733-80) Le Philosophe sans Prétention, ou l'Homme Rare. Ouvrage physique, chymique, politique et moral. - Paris, Clousier, 1775
8vo. Contemp. boards rubbed, joints worn. Frontispiece and 2 vignettes. 349 pp.; some light foxing.
First edition of this unusual science fiction novel. It is remarkable for the description of the "electrical flying machine", considered as the first fore-runner of the dynamo. It is shown on the frontispiece and the striking illustration was used by Bern Dibner as title-vignette for his publication Early Electrical Machines! Wheeler Collection 451. Liebmann & Wahl 439 and 965. Tissandier 8.
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