MACHIAVEL (Nicholas) - Lot 535

MACHIAVEL (Nicholas) The prince of Nicolas Machiavelli, citizen and secretary of Florence. Amsterdam, Wetstein, 1684. In-12: 16f., 254pp. off-text portrait in mirror of title. Spotting. Contemporary speckled fawn calf, spine ribbed and ornamented, headband frayed, minor defects, gilt roulette on edges, red speckled edges. First edition of this translation by Amelot de la Houssaye, then embassy secretary in Venice. Enclosed: [FRÉDÉRIK II]: Examen du Prince de Machiavelli, avec des notes. London, Mayer, 1741. In-8: XX, 2f., 335pp. Contemporary fawn basane, spine ribbed, black title-piece, head cap torn off, epidermis and small leather chips on boards, other minor defects. First edition of Frédéric II's text, partly revised by Voltaire. Translation and historical notes by Amelot de La Houssaye.