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Six volumes of Bolingbroke's political works Author: Bolingbroke, Henry St. John, Viscount Date Published: 1753-1780 Description: 6 volumes. Uniformly bound in late 18th-early 19th century calf, raised bands, morocco lettering pieces. Collection of political works by member of Queen Anne's government and noted libertine, Henry Saint-John Bolingbroke, First Viscount. Later reproduction of armorial bookplate of Dampierre; set possibly assembled for the library of Duc de Luynes at Chateau Dampierre. Lot includes: A Dissertation upon Parties: In Several Letters to Caleb d'Anvers. London: Printed for T. Davies, 1771 [i.e. c.1780]. Ninth edition. Remarks on the History of England. London: Printed for T. Davies, n.d. A new edition. A Collection of Political Tracts. London: Printed for T. Davies, 1769. Later edition. Letters on the Study and Use of History. London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1770. A new edition. Letters on the Spirit of Patriotism: On the Idea of a Patriot King: and on the State of Parties, at the Accession of King George the First. London: Printed for T. Davies, 1775. A new edition. A Letter to Sir William Windham. II. Some Reflections on the Present State of the Nation. III A Letter to Mr. Pope. London: Printed for the Editor: and Sold by A. Milar, 1753. First Edition. Condition: Minor binding wear, a few cracked joints, overall attractive; interiors with some toning, foxing, staining; very good. Item#: 356065 Headline: Six political works by Bolingbroke