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[Le Mercier de la Rivière, Pierre-Paul]
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2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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- [Le Mercier de la Rivière, Pierre-Paul]
- L'Ordre naturel et essentiel des sociétés politiques. Londres, Jean Nourse ; Paris, Desaint, 1767.
- Paper
édition originale. In-4 (254 x 195 mm) de (1) f., VIII pp., 511 pp. L'édition fut également publiée la même année en deux petits volumes in-douze.
reliure de l'époque. Veau moucheté, dos à nerfs orné, filets dorés sur les coupes, tranches marbrées.
reliure de l'époque. Veau moucheté, dos à nerfs orné, filets dorés sur les coupes, tranches marbrées.
Literature
The New Palgrave III, p. 449 : « The major general treatise of Physiocratic doctrine both political and economic ». -- INED, n° 2794 et Einaudi, n° 3307, pour l'édition in-12 seulement.
Condition
Bel exemplaire malgré des coins et coiffes restaurés. Mouillure marginale en tête de quelques feuillets.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
« Livre sublime » selon Dupont de Nemours, L'Ordre naturel est l'exposé le plus complet de la doctrine physiocratique, au dire d'Adam Smith. Conseiller au parlement de Paris, puis intendant de la Martinique, Le Mercier de La Rivière (1720-1794) fut un des grands économistes du XVIIIe siècle. Son traité connut un vif succès. Il lui valut d'être appelé par Catherine II à Saint-Petersbourg. Il suscita aussi une réaction acerbe de Voltaire sous forme d'un conte philosophique : L'Homme aux quarante écus, publié la même année.
Coins et coiffes restaurés. Mouillures marginales en tête de quelques feuillets.