Charles Joseph Dorat — Ma Philosophie
A La Haye, Dilalain, 1771. First edition. Disbound. A scarce, first edition of Claude Joseph Dorat's philosophical poem 'Ma Philosophie&apos. With an illustrated frontispiece. Disbound, as issued. Complete with the half-title and errata to the rear. In the original French. Dorat's philosophy is an extended poem, and is rather unphilosophical in nature. Dorat was also known as 'Le Chevalier Dorat&apos. He wrote comedies, fables, novels and many books of light verse. Disbound. Externally, smart. Light spot to half-title. Plate and leaves A3-A6 are detached but present. Otherwise, the work is firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd light spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .