his little book was written in the 1600s and has been in print ever since in numerous editions and translations. This 1874 edition of Francois la Rochfoucauld's "Maxims and Moral Reflections"  appears to be reprint of a 1775 translation from the original French.  The book is hardcover with 140 pages plus a bonus of 48pgs of publisher's ads which are fascinating in their own right. Many of the ads are illustrated. It has brown cloth cover with a leather spline (likely a later addition). It has a Save Your Money, Music Book, Writing, The Originals