DESCARTES (René). The passions of the Soul. Rouen, Jacques Besongne, 1651. In-8 of [46]-2bl.-286 pages, porphyry basane, gilt lace on the covers, decorated spine with nerves, red tr. (back bindings).
Rouennaise edition ridge on the copy printed in Paris, not cited by Brunet and Tchémerzine, published the following year of the original. The book contains the first scientific explanation of a reflex, that of the wink. (G.M., 258). Restored caps and corners.
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