The essayes, or, Morall, politike and millitarie discourses of Lo. Michaell de Montaigne, Knight of the noble Order of St. Michaell, and one of the Gentlemen in Ordinary of the French king, Henry the third his Chamber.
Michel de Montaigne, John Florio (Translator), Valentine Simmes (Printer), Edward Blount (Bookseller), William Cunliffe Brooks (Former owner), Alexander Turnbull (Former owner)
Print Book, English, 1603
By Val. Sims for Edward Blount dwelling in Paules churchyard, Printed at London, 1603
Essays
[20], 179, [9], 193-450, [10], 475-664, [4] pages ; 28 cm (fol.)
946730821
Translator's name and imprint from title page verso
First word of title is xylographic
In three books, each with separate dated title page; register is continuous
With two final errata leaves
Signatures: A⁸ [par.]² B-Q⁶ R⁴ S-2P⁶ 2Q-2R⁴ 2S-3K⁶
Ornate head and tail pieces and initials
Text on paper watermarked with 'pot'
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