{"product_id":"scandinavian-bentwood-folk-art-pencil-box-copy","title":"\"Montaigne’s Essais\" (Tomes II–IV) French Leather-Bound Books","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2351\" data-start=\"2193\"\u003eA handsome set of three antique French volumes from \u003cstrong data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003eMichel de Montaigne’s \u003cem data-end=\"2277\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eEssais\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most influential philosophical works in Western literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2353\"\u003ePrinted in Paris during the early 19th century by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2403\"\u003eFirmin Didot\u003c\/strong\u003e, these volumes represent Tomes II, III, and IV of the work, bound in rich calf leather with gilt-tooled spines and original marbled paper boards. The bindings retain their warm patina and decorative detailing, making them especially well-suited for display on open shelving, desks, or library stacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2907\" data-start=\"2722\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst published in the late 16th century, \u003cstrong\u003eMontaigne’s \u003cem data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eEssais\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are reflective, deeply human writings that explore friendship, learning, habit, morality, and the complexities of everyday life. Rather than offering rigid philosophy, Montaigne writes with curiosity and humility, making these works feel surprisingly modern and enduring in their appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA timeless decorative set for lovers of literature, history, and collected interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3225\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3007\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Paris.\u003cbr data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"3021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3033\" data-start=\"3024\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e An X (1801–1802).\u003cbr data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"3050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3064\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michel de Montaigne.\u003cbr data-end=\"3087\" data-start=\"3084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3101\" data-start=\"3087\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmin Didot.\u003cbr data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3130\" data-start=\"3117\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calf leather bindings, marbled paper boards.\u003cbr data-end=\"3177\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3189\" data-start=\"3177\"\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomes II, III, and IV (partial set).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3241\" data-start=\"3227\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGeneral wear consistent with age, including rubbing to leather, softened spine edges, and age toning to pages. Structurally intact and display-ready. Handle with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42489715949655,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/3_333ac6fe-56c6-4516-ae48-63dc5e16cbf3.jpg?v=1769056126","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/scandinavian-bentwood-folk-art-pencil-box-copy","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}