The Complete Works of Voltaire
France, early 19th century.
Eighty leather bound volumes representing the complete works of Voltaire. Price, $4,500.
This is the perfect gift for that enlightened, erudite someone who has everything.
From San Francisco's Lebreton-Laurence.
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Thursday 20 December 2007
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4 comments:
I was just helping my daughter study the enlightment movement and Voltaire tonight. Love the soundtract. beautiful set of books. be nice to afford them!!
Hi CdT - you just know all those who can afford them, would just not get it!
darling, are you fishing for a Christmas gift? I have to admit, this would look quite fetching on your bookshelf!!
franki durbin - Ha! If I was fishing I'd need dynamite!
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