£120
5 vols., 18mo, pp. 252; 245, [1]; 218, [2]; 262; 336. Contemporary prize calf, boards bordered with a gilt roll, spines divided by gilt rolls, red morocco labels, other compartments tooled in gilt. Some scattered spotting. A little rubbed, joints starting at ends but holding. Front boards blocked in gilt with crest of Feinaiglian Institution, Dublin, prize label signed by Gregory von Feinaiglian dated 1818 to pastedown of vol. 1.
An attractive early stereotype edition of Voltaire, printed by the firm that coined the term, and advertised on the first leaf of vol. 1 as being available in 4 variants, of which this is the cheapest, 'papier ordinaire' version, retailing at 5 Francs when new. This set was given as a prize to an Edmond Hunt in 1818, who was a student at Dublin's Feinaiglian Institution; the prize label is signed by school founder and headmaster Gregor von Feinaigle.
