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Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since April 1, 2003
Ex-library. A rather scarce Illustrated Modern Library edition of the classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, said to be the first modern European novel. Includes the sometimes alarming, always whimsical illustrations of Salvador Dali, including 10 two-page color pictures and numerous black & white drawings. Translated from the Spanish by Peter Motteux. --- In red-orange paper-covered boards backed in black cloth, with color Dali illustration to front cover, gilt-stamped spine titling; dark topstain. Volume lacks the acetate wrapper or slipcase. --- Evidence of former ownership by American Jewish Universiy Library limited to bookplate at front paste-down, transparent tape remnants to covers and a couple of rubberstampings. Also with chafing to cover edges, else a well-preserved, tightly-bound copy. (NOTE: The book lacks deacession statement from the library, but a printed email confirming deaccession is laid in.); Ex-Library; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xviii, 587 pages. Seller Inventory # 88510
Title: The First Part of the Life and Achievements ...
Publisher: The Illustrated Modern Library, New York
Publication Date: 1946
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good-
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Seller: GloryBe Books & Ephemera, LLC, Deforest, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Pages tanned. Covers slightly scuffed. Spine is rubbed otherwise Good. NOT A FORMER LIBRARY BOOK. Seller Inventory # 17995
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG Minus. No Jacket. Hans Alexander Mueller (illustrator). 1st Edition. Original 1941 edition. No markings - medium cover wear. Seller Inventory # 057251
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Thus. Fairly clean tight book but some cover wear. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1500g. Seller Inventory # d016.007
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Flying Danny Books, Netosu, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A near fine book with some fading on the spine with clean tight ybmarked mpages. 567pp, illus Hans Alexander Mueller (illustrator). Foreword by Edwin Seaver; and The Author's Preface to the Reader and tinted red upper page edges. Illustrated with color wood engravings by Hans Alexander Mueller. Translated by Peter Motteux. Seller Inventory # 005183
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Samuel H. Rokusek, Bookseller, Pleasant Prairie, WI, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hans Alexander Mueller (Wood Engravings) (illustrator). First Thus. Top edge red, rubs to spine label, previous owners bookplate on front paste down. Slipcase, sound with light corner wear. First Random House edition. Translated by Peter Motteux. Seller Inventory # 005052
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Russ States, Oil City, PA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good -. Hans Alexander Mueller (illustrator). 567pp, illus., owner's name to tp, slight soiling to pg edges, light wear to cover. Seller Inventory # 04-0917
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: CHESIL BEACH BOOKS, WEYMOUTH, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. No DJ , wear to boards, wear and discolouring on spine , cloth wear at extremities, some corners knocked with cloth fraying, foxing on eps and sides, some page corners creased, otherwise good. 1500 grams. Seller Inventory # ABE-1719400074333
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Russ States, Oil City, PA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Hans Alexander Mueller (illustrator). 567pp, illus., trans. by Peter Motteux, slipcase, glue spots to fep, print glued in to frnt free ep, light wear to cover, some wear to case. Seller Inventory # 04-0919
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Cameron Park Books, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Good hardcover, no dust jacket. Four pages were torn and repaired by prev owners. Enjoy reading with a real book in your hands. Shipping from North Carolina. Dedicated to delighting our customers. Delivery confirmation provided on all domestic orders. Happy to ship to international locations. Consider expedited shipping - just a little more moves your purchase a lot faster. Digital photos available on request for any book. Seller Inventory # mon0000023679
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Jonathan Grobe Books, Deep River, IA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Age toning of endpapers. ; 566 pages. Seller Inventory # 39098
Quantity: 1 available