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Lot 252
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
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[NONESUCH PRESS]. MONTAIGNE, Michel Eyquem de (1533-1592). -- FLORIO, John (1553-1625), translator. Montaigne's Essays. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1931.
2 volumes, 8vo. Tan calf gilt, gilt-stamped green calf medallion to upper board, top edge gilt, others uncut.
LIMITED EDITION, number 562 of 900 copies sold in England of a total edition of 1375 copies. The text of this edition is based on the third edition (1632) of Florio's English translation of Montaigne's Essays.