Scholarly Work: "the Characters Of Theophrastus" By "la Bruyère". 2 Volumes In 12. 1694.

Rare copy of an annotated scholar with alternating blank pages for added criticism and corrections. Two large volumes in 12mo, full tinted calf, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilt iron in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, marbled edges, red edges, two-tone titles. Complete in its beautiful contemporary binding for this work so famous from the time of Louis XIV, on the morals of his contemporaries. By Jean de la Bruyère: "Characters of Theophrastus", translated from Greek, with "the Characters or Morals of this Century", Eighth Edition, revised, corrected & augmented. Printed in Paris, by Estienne Michallet, first Printer to the King, rue Saint-Jacques, at the Image Saint Paul; M. DC. XCIV. (1694). This remarkable working copy has, in addition to the annotations, a large study of the handwritten work of its owner in the endpapers. A unique piece in good condition, rare and well preserved...17.5 c1