LA BRUYÈRE (Jean de). Les Caractères. Paris, Didot l'ainé, 1813. 2 volumes in-8, edition dedicated to lovers of the art of typography. Contemporary full marbled glazed calf binding, boards with gilt fillet and framing roulette, 5-rib spine, signed Thouvenin. Printed on fine paper, enriched with an engraved portrait of the author by Augustin de Saint-Aubin. (two minor bumps to the edges, slight foxing to the faux-titres). Expert : M. Nicolas ASVISIO