HUARTE, Juan; VION, Charles de (trans.). The examination of - Lot 190

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HUARTE, Juan; VION, Charles de (trans.). The examination of - Lot 190
HUARTE, Juan; VION, Charles de (trans.). The examination of minds for the sciences. Or se monstrent les différences d'esprits qui se trouvent parmy les hommes, et à quel genre de science chacun est propre en particulier... Paris: Charles de Sercy, 1661. [With:] HUARTE, Juan. L'examen des esprits. Second part, Paris : Jean Guignard le fils, 1661. 2 parts in 2 volumes in-12 of [56], 259 p. ; [1] f., p 259-650, [22] p. (pagination errors, not missing), woodcut vignette to title, woodcut headpieces and lettering. Calf, finely ornamented spine, marbled edges (first part); limp vellum, long spine, manuscript title (second part) (contemporary bindings). Worn calf, corners bumped, gilt roulette on the edges, marbled edges, excellent condition inside. Soft vellum in good condition. Book considered as the precursor of psychiatry and psychology. "A work done with method and filled with erudition, but where many bold and paradoxical ideas are found." (Brunet III, 357). Edition shared between Jean II Guignard, who holds the privilege, and Charles de Sercy. A complete copy of both parts. Brunet III, 357 (original edition); Garrison Morton, 4964 (original edition).
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