Joseph Addison [ed.]; Richard Steele [ed.] — Le Spectateur, Ou, le Socrate Moderne

Amsterdam & Leipzig, Arkstee & Merkus, 1746-1750. Leather. An attractively bound seven volume French language translation of 'The Spectator', an important publication from Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. A French language translation of this work, which was originally published in English.Complete in seven volumes.'The Spectator' was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England, originally running from 1711 to 1712, and collected into seven volumes.The 'Spectator' became a major venue for the spread of Enlightenment ideas, and was one of the first publications to appeal directly to a female readership.Addison estimated that during its initial run, about a tenth of London's population were readers of the publication.Illustrated with a frontispiece to each volume. Collated, complete. In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strip. A touch of rubbing to back strip head and tail, with minor losses of calf to head of volume II and III back strips. Head of front joint of volume II, head of rear joint of volume III starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of light spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .