Montaigne, Michel de (1533-1592) Essayes Written in French [...] Done into English, according to the last French edition, by Iohn Flori

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Montaigne, Michel de (1533-1592) Essayes Written in French [...] Done into English, according to the last French edition, by Iohn Florio. London: by Bradvvood for Blount & Barret, 1613. Second English edition, small folio, woodcut headpieces on main and divisional title, full page engraved portrait of Montaigne by William Hole on A6 verso, bound in contemporary leather with original label, somewhat worn, small patch repair to foot, some worming to gutter (repaired),preliminaries and last few leaves toned and dusty, 11 x 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

A-Z6, Aa-Zz6, Aaa-Iii6, Kkk4 (final blank ?integral).


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