D.L.F. [LAFOLIE, Louis-Guillaume de]. The Philosopher without pretension, or the Rare Man. Physical, chymical, political and moral work. Dedicated to the Savans. Paris: Clousier, 1775. First edition, in-8; 349p, [1p.], frontispiece depicting the takeoff of a flying machine, engraved vignettes on the title page and at the head of the first chapter. Bound in full basane, smooth spine decorated. A curious scientific and astronautical utopia, describing the arrival on Earth of an inhabitant of Mercury in a curious electric flying machine