La BRUYÈRE (Jean de). The Characters of Theophrastus,... Lot 8

[La BRUYÈRE (Jean de)]. The Characters of Theophrastus, along with The Characters or mores of this century, by M. de La Bruyère. A Amsterdam, Chez F. Changuion, 1754. 2 volumes petit in-12, calf, double gilded coat of arms in the centre of the plates, smooth spine decorated (period binding). "New edition, increased with the Defense of M. de La Bruyère, & its Characters, by M. Coste. "EXAMPLE of the ROYAL WEAPONS of ALLIANCE. surrounded by a widow's rope. Tiny accidents with two caps; rubbed corners.