RAYNAL (Guillaume-Thomas-François, abbé). Histoire philosophique et politique des établissements &, du commerce des Européens dans les deux Indes. La Haye, Gosse, 1774. 7 vol. in-4° bound in brown shagreen basane, spines gilt and decorated (contemporary binding). Collation available in the Condition Report. This major work by Abbé Raynal (1713-1796) traces the history of the American colonies since the discovery of the continent, highlighting their impact on European culture and trade. The text stands out as a pamphlet against slavery and an uncompromising portrait of the colonial system. This collective work, conceived in an encyclopaedic spirit, benefited from the contributions of several collaborators, including Diderot and d'Holbach for the philosophical part. Armorial bookplate of Henri Tronchin and label of the Bibliothèque de Bessinge Provenance: Tronchin-Givaudan library, then by descent to the present owners Fairly good condition despite worn bindings