ROUSSEAU (J.-J.). Émile ou de l'éducation. The Hague, Jean Néaulme, 1763. 4 vol. in-8° bound in full marbled blond calf, spines decorated with gilt, gilt fillet at the edges (Binding of the period). Vol.1: [2] ff, VIII, [1] p., 338 pp, Vol.2: [2] ff, 255 pp, Vol.3: [2] ff, 240 pp, Vol.4: [2] ff, 318 pp. With 5 figures out of the text, of which 4 are frontispieces. Edition published one year after the original edition. Charming copy Very good condition Binding: Very good condition of the binding which shows some very slight rubbing at the corners and edges Minimal and discreet restorations Inside pages: Nice freshness of the inside pages despite some very slight and minimal foxing Some of the title pages are very slightly soiled

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