MALEBRANCHE Nicolas. La Recherche de la Vérité, où l'on traite de la nature de l'esprit de l'homme & de l'usage qu'il doit en faire pour éviter l'erreur dans les sciences. Paris, M. David, 1712; large in-4, contemporary Jansenist red morocco binding, ribbed spine, red morocco lining with wide gilded lace surround, gilt edges. Sixth edition, revised and enlarged with several clarifications, the most complete and the best. Large paper copy, in morocco lined with lace morocco. Cracked spine, worm's gallery in the lace on the lower cover, corners summarily repaired.