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232 - [LA BRUYERE (Jean de)]. The Characters of Theophrastus, tran…
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[LA BRUYERE (Jean de)]. The Characters of Theophrastus, translated from the Greek: With the Characters or Manners of this Century. Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1689. In-12, [42], 425, [4] pp. Marbled fawn calfskin, spine with 5 raised bands, title page in red morocco, gilt roulette on the edges, speckled edges. (Contemporary binding). Fourth edition, revised and expanded, partly original, sought after for its numerous additions. Brunet, III, 720. Handwritten bookplate by Pierre DAMERON. Pagination error on page 248, as in all copies of this edition. Pen marks on the endpapers, minor flaws to the binding, a few slight water stains in the corners, nothing serious.
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Auction time 07/02/2026 at 5:00 PM
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