La Chambre (Marin Cureau de) The Art How to Know Men, translated by John Davies, first edition in English, engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials and head-pieces, contemporary ink inscription "Antho: Scarlett's book pr:2d" to head of title, a good copy, contemporary calf, rebacked, [Wing L128], by T[homas] R[oycroft] for Thomas Dring, 1665 § Erasmus (Desiderius) Moriae encomium; or, the Praise of Folly, translated by John Wilson, first edition of this translation, advertisements to A4v, title lightly soiled, contemporary sheep, rubbed, spine repaired, [Wing E3208], for William Leak, 1668, rubbed, 8vo (2)


⁂ Cureau de la Chambre (1594-1669) was a renowned physician and philosopher who frequented the Paris salons but is best known for his work on physiognomy. The first item is a translation of his L'Art de Connoistre les Hommes of 1660 and includes sections on astrology and cheiromancy.