Title: The Works of Voltaire: A Philosophical Dictionary (Vols. VII, VIII, IX, and X) Edition: Edition Louis XIV — Limited to 1,000 Sets This Copy: Set No. 40 Publisher: St. Hubert Guild Copyright: 1901 (Translated by William F. Fleming)

Up for sale is a rare, low-numbered 4-volume partial orphan run of The Works of Voltaire from the highly collectible Edition Louis XIV. This specific lot includes Volumes 7, 8, 9, and 10 of his Philosophical Dictionary and is Set No. 40 out of only 1,000 printed. These feature the beautiful, ornate St. Hubert Guild bindings with heavily gilded spines, floriated toolings, and decorative covers.

Condition Notes (Please Review All Photos Carefully): These books are over 120 years old and are sold AS-IS. They are perfect as reading copies, historical reference, or as a targeted find for a collector trying to reunite or fill gaps in Set No. 40.

• Volume VIII (8): Features a different dark blue/black spine piece that exhibits heavy spine wear, including significant chipping, peeling, and material loss to the outer spine layer.
• Volumes VII, IX, and X: Show moderate shelf wear, rubbing to the edges/corners, and aging typical for antiquarian books.
• Limitation Page: The "Edition Louis XIV" limitation statement and handwritten Set No. 40 are crisp and clear in the front matter (See photo PXL_20260629_224904587.jpg).
• Inner hinges vary in tightness; text blocks are generally clean with standard age-toning.