MONTAIGNE. Michel de. The Essays Paris. Christophle Journel. 1659 (and 1669). 3 volumes in-12, 18th-century blond calf, triple gilt fillet framing ornate smooth spines, red morocco title-pieces, gilt edges. gilt edges. New edition, illustrated with 3 title-frontispieces. Old handwritten bookplate of Augustin des Chausses des Loges. A fine copy in antique blond calf. Discreet restoration on the upper cover of vol. III and small stain on the spine. small stain on spine. Minor brown spots.