LA BRUYÈRE (Jean de). Les Caractères de Théophraste traduits du grec, avec les Caractères ou les Mœurs de ce siècle. Paris, E. Michallet, 1696. In-12, ninth revised and corrected edition, the last printed during the author's lifetime, giving his final corrections. Bound in full posterior jansenist brown morocco, 5-ribbed spine, double filleting on the edges, all edges gilt on marbling, signed Veuve Brany. Handwritten inscription on flyleaf. (spine oiled, some scratches to binding). Expert : M. Nicolas ASVISIO