"the Essays Of Michel Seigneur De Montaigne" New Edition, Amsterdam 1781 3 Vol In 8 Rel.

Complete in three handsome octavo volumes, in 19th-century half-binding with reinforced corners in red morocco, marbled boards, raised bands on the spine, gilt titles and volume numbers, wide margins: "The Essays of Michel, Lord of Montaigne." New Edition, exactly purged of the defects of previous editions, according to the true original: And enriched and augmented in the margins with the names of the authors cited therein, and with the translation of their passages; with very important and necessary observations for the relief of the reader. Together with the Life of the Author, and two Tables, one of the Chapters, and the other of the principal Subjects, much more extensive and useful than those of the last editions. Amsterdam, at the expense of the Company. 1781. This very serious edition is adorned with a portrait of the author as a frontispiece, printed on beautiful paper with lovely type... A well-preserved and complete "Great Classic"...