The First Part of the Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha (Illustrated Modern Library #174)

Saavedra, Miguel de CERVANTES; DALI, Salvador (illustrations)

Published by The Illustrated Modern Library / Random House, New York, 1946

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 & decorations. Volume wrapped in publisher's acetate wrapper with yellow titling. --- A generally well-preserved copy, though with mild chafing to cover edges and a partial rubberstamping to front paste-down, else an unmarked, tightly-bound copy. Acetate wrap with tears and loss of some of the front panel titling, but mostly intact.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; xviii, 587 pages. Seller Inventory # 89428

Bibliographic Details

Title: The First Part of the Life and Achievements ...
Publisher: The Illustrated Modern Library / Random House, New York
Publication Date: 1946
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair