MONTAIGNE (Michel Eyquem, lord of) - Lot 658

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MONTAIGNE (Michel Eyquem, lord of) - Lot 658
MONTAIGNE (Michel Eyquem, lord of) The essays of Michel seigneur de Montaigne. New edition corrected according to the first impressions of the Angelier and increased with annotations in margin. With the life of the author extracted from his own writings. Paris, Blageart, 1640. In folio : 6f., 750pp. 7f. (tables). Portait of the author in vignette on the title page. Contemporary fawn calf, spine ribbed and decorated, red title-piece, one bit split, the other cracked at the entrances, headpieces and corners restored, double gilt fillet framing the boards, red edges. Reproduction of the 1635 edition. Contains the work of correction by Marie de Gournay and Pierre de Brach begun in 1595. Considered the most faithful edition of the 17th century.
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