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VOLTAIRE. *The Tragedy of Semiramis*, by M.
See original version (French)
295
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VOLTAIRE. *The Tragedy of Semiramis*, by M.
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
VOLTAIRE. *The Tragedy of Semiramis*, by M. de Voltaire. And a few other literary works by the same author, which have not yet been published.
An edition dating from the time of the original publication of this tragedy by Voltaire, recounting the story of the mythical Queen of Babylon.
Paris, Le Mercier and Lambert, 1749.
Small 12mo, marbled brown vellum, plain ribbed spine, speckled edges. Contemporary binding.
143 pages, engraved title vignette, a few headpieces, initials and tailpieces.
Minor damage to the joints, slightly warped covers, dented corners.
Second edition, published by the same publisher and on the same date as the original, preceded by ‘Dissertation on Ancient and Modern Tragedy’ (pages 1 to 30) and followed by ‘Eulogy for the Officers Who Died in the War of 1741’ and ‘Printed Lies’. This is the first edition to name the author.
[Bengesco, 183].
A fine contemporary copy.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Collectors’ books for sale – First editions – Illustrated editions – Varia IV
Auction location
Auction time
11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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