Lot 1157: MONTAIGNE, MICHEL EYQUEM DE. 1533-1592.

The Essayes.... London: M. Flesher, 1632. [12] 161 [i.e. 631], [12] pp. Additional engraved title by Martin Droeshout. Folio (281 x 178 mm). 19th century three quarter calf over marbled boards, rebacked and retipped, preserving original gilt-decorated spine. Engraved title and "To the Beholder" leaves reinserted, some light stains, careful marginalia.

Third edition of the John Florio translation. This copy neatly and meticulously annotated by a former owner who was evidently a follower of the Baconian Cipher Theory. Pforzheimer 378.