[MANDEVILLE (Bernard de). The fable of the bees, or the rascals become honest people. With the commentary, where it is proved that the vices of individuals tend to the advantage of the public. London, (Amsterdam), at the expense of the Company, 1740. 4 volumes in-12, first edition of the French translation by Jean Bertrand, of Mandeville's most famous work, describing the weight of morality in British society. Bound in full marbled calf, smooth spine ornamented, morocco title-pieces. (binding rubbed, slight lack of leather on the spine of volumes 3 and 4)