The Essays of Michael Seigneur de Montaigne, translated into English. The seventh edition, with very considerable amendments and improvements, from the most accurate and elegant French edition of Peter Coste
by Montaigne, Michel de
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- Condition
- Contemporary calf, spines gilt with red and green morocco labels, minor wear at head of vol. 1, some wear at joints. Armorial bo
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- James Cummins Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 366267
- Title
- The Essays of Michael Seigneur de Montaigne, translated into English. The seventh edition, with very considerable amendments and improvements, from the most accurate and elegant French edition of Peter Coste
- Author
- Montaigne, Michel de
- Format/Binding
- 3 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Contemporary calf, spines gilt with red and green morocco labels, minor wear at head of vol. 1, some wear at joints. Armorial bo
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- S. and E. Ballard, J. Clarke, etc.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1759
- Keywords
- Latin-American | British
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Sets & Fine Bindings;
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