The Life and Exploits of the ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra, Charles Jarves (Jarvis)

CERVANTES DE SAAVEDRA, Miguel; translated by JARVIS [JERVAS], Charles

Published by J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, 1742

First edition of the Jervas translation. Two volume set. Contemporary mottled calf, five raised bands, gilt decorated compartments, titles in gilt to the spine. Bound with: 'The life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra. Written by Don Gregorio Mayáns and Sisár' (the first English translation 1738); 'A supplement to the translator's preface' more commonly know as 'A dissertation on the origin of books of chivalry' by William Warburton; 'Advertisment concerning the Prints' by John Oldfield. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 67 copper plates engraved by Gerard van der Gucht from drawings by John Vanderbank and an additional frontispiece engraved by George Virtue after a drawing by G. Kent. Entirely original with no repairs or restoration, hinges fairly strong. Pages and engravings notably clean and bright, very few signs of foxing or handling marks. A Very Good set. More photographs can be supplied on request. Seller Inventory # 065

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life and Exploits of the ingenious ...
Publisher: J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley
Publication Date: 1742
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition