[SÉNAC DE MEILHAN (Gabriel). Considerations on wealth and luxury. Amsterdam ; Paris, veuve Valade, 1787. In-8, half calf, smooth spine decorated, spotted edges (contemporary binding). First edition. A competitor of Necker, Sénac de Meilhan became his fierce opponent when the latter was appointed by Louis XVI. His Considérations sur les richesses et le luxe is a frontal attack on the financial theses defended by the Swiss. Covers damaged, jaws cracked. Goldsmiths, 13327 - INED, 4141 - Kress, B.1336.