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Vauvenargues, Luc de Clapiers Marquis de. Introduction à la connoissance de l'ésprit humain, suivie de réflexions et de maximes.

(20), 361, (3) pp. 8vo. Contemp. calf with gilt decoration on spine and gilt spine title. – Paris, Antoine-Claude Briasson, 1747.

Second edition of Luc de Clapiers Marquis de Vauvenargues (1715–1747) famous work. Encouraged by Voltaire, Vauvenargues initially published his collection of writings, „Reflexions“ and „Maximes“ in 1746. The following year, he edited the present, improved volume, but because of his untimely death, it is unclear if he lived to see the printing of it. – Tchemerzine X, 456. – Spine ends chipped, corners rubbed. Good in all. – Best.-Nr. 26786