Antoine Guenee; Rev. Philip Lefanu [trans.] - Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire

Philadelphia, William Young, 1795 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first US edition of this collection of letters from Jewish intellectuals refuting Voltaire's criticisms of their faith. The very scarce first edition of this work, with both volumes bound in one, and paginated continuously. The second volume is without a title page, as is always the case with this work.With page 210 correctly paginated.Translated from the original French by Rev. Philip Lefanu.The work of Antoine Guenée, a French priest and Christian apologist.With the label of the Hale Donation Library to front free endpaper.Voltaire was known for his defence of free speech and his aversion to organized religion. He wrote numerous criticisms of religion and was consequently accused of anti-Semitism. This volume contains a collection of letters sent by contemporary Jews to Voltaire responding to his attacks. The collection"s purpose is to provide religious Americans with defences against attacks from sceptics. In a full calf binding. Rubbing to back strip head and tail. Joints starting, with front board just a touch tender, and rear board firmly held. Hinges reinforced. Bookplate to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but generally clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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