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1842 The Complete Works of Michael de Montaigne
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce
The very scarce first edition of the work.
Michael de Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for merging casual anecdotes and autobiography with intellectual insight.
In quarter brown calf. With marbled boards, fore edge, and endpapers.
With a frontispiece and vignette title page.
Comprising of The Essays (translated by Cotton), The Letters, The Journey Into Germany and Italy, The Life, by the editor, notes from all the commentators, the critical opinions of eminent authors of Montaigne, the eloges of MM. Jay and Villemain, a bibliographical notice of all the editions, and copious indexes.
Condition
In half calf. Externally, very smart. Shelf wear to extremities. Rubbing to joints, boards, and corners of boards. Fading to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Very Good Indeed
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