The Essayes of Michael Lord of Montaigne. Translated by John Florio.
London: Henry Frowde, Oxford University Press, 1904-6. 16mo. 3 volumes, set. First impressions in this series. Original 'Sultan-red' limp leather, gilt. Top edges gilt. Silk marker ribbons. Spine ends and corner tips a bit rubbed. There is a short split to the front hinge of volume I and the front hinge of volume has been repaired with glue. Light foxing to endpapers and edges. Very good +. Item #5289
#65, #70 & #77 in The World's Classics. The 'Sultan-red' limp leather binding is notoriously fragile and copies in nice condition are hard to come by.
Price: £75.00
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