(VOLTAIRE)
THE UBIQUITOUS CANDIDATE, OR THE NAYLEPHELLER 1803
Early 19th century edition of "Voltaire's greatest work". Period cardboard cover (losses), Title page with taped loss, about half of last page missing (no damage to text). Pages 229, format 15.5 x 9 cm
From Wikipedia: "Immediately after publication, Candide was a huge publishing success, however, also becoming a major scandal. The book (which Voltaire published anonymously) was banned in many countries - it was accused of blasphemy, incitement to political unrest and anti-intellectualism. Today Candide is considered Voltaire's greatest work and one of the most important works of French literature."
