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Montaigne, Michel de (1533-1592) The Essayes, or Morall, Politike, and Millitarie Discourses.
London: Printed by Val. Sims for Edward Blount, 1603.
Small folio, first English edition, translated from the French by John Florio (1553?-1625), first word of title is xylographic, title page information continues on verso; three parts in one volume with two divisional title pages; lacking Lll2, final leaf of errata (Lll1 first leaf of errata present) and blank Qq4; preliminary signature ¶2 present in this copy following A8 (frequently lacking); bound in 18th century paneled sheepskin boards, rebacked and re-edged, original sides laid back down; old leather sides becoming cracked and lifting, especially on front board; title page and a few preliminary leaves with edge repairs to the paper; occasional staining to contents, 10 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.
STC 18041; Pforzheimer 378; Langland to Wither 102; ESTC S111839.
