THE LIFE AND EXPLOITS OF THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA.

Cervantes de Saavedra, Miguel; Jarvis, Charles (translator).

Published by Printed for J and R Tonson and S Draper in the Strand and R Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1749

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London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson and S Draper in the Strand and R. Dodsley in Pall Mall. Translated by Charles Jarvis, Esq. The Second Edition in two volumes [8vo]. First published in Folio. xxii+ 406pp; 422pp, with all 23 engraved plates by Vanderbank (12 in 1st vol. + 11 in 2nd vol.). Complete. Some trivial foxing here and there. The odd old spot. Overall, very clean within. Plates in fine condition. Re-spined in period calf retaining original boards, with elaborate tooling by Courtland Benson, using period style tools. Full-Leather. Five spine compartments, raised bands. Armorial bookplates of "Sir John ABDY Bart" inside front covers. Seller Inventory # 009155

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Title: THE LIFE AND EXPLOITS OF THE INGENIOUS ...

Publisher: Printed for J and R Tonson and S Draper in the Strand and R Dodsley in Pall-Mall

Publication Date: 1749

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: 2nd Edition

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