Montaigne, Michel De ESSAYS OF MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE Franklin Library 1st Edition 1st Printing Franklin Center, Pennsylvania Franklin Library 1980 Hardcover Near Fine, Leather Bound, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines.