The History of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha (Volume 1 ONLY)

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (Author) & Motteux, P.A. (Translator)

Published by John Grant, Edinburgh, Scotland UK, 1906

About this Item

The History of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha (1906 Grant Limited Edition - Volume 1 ONLY) Originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, this novel is considered a founding work of Western literature and the first modern novel. The novel has been labeled by many well-known authors as the "best novel of all time" and the "best and most central work in world literature". Don Quixote is also one of the most-translated books in the world and one of the best-selling novels of all time. It is not uncommon for publishers to create anniversary editions of a classic to introduce the alluring story and characters to a new generation. The book for sale is from a DeLuxe Limited Edition published (and signed) by John Grant, a renowned publisher in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1906. The complete edition Grant published had printed the story in four volumes. For sale is Volume One ONLY. Marigold colored cloth covered boards with paper spine labels printed in black and red; all four volumes of Edition de Luxe have 37 etchings in two states (the second in sanguine (i.e. blood-red) on Japanese vellum), each set numbered and signed by the publisher, John Grant. Volume one of the DELUXE EDITION has 9 of the tissue-guarded plates in two states described above. The book for sale is copy number 36 of a limited to 100 Copies Edition. The plates are engravings by Adolphe Lalauze (1838-1906) some of the last works of this French artist. xlii +445pp + 18 plates The Spanish to English translation was performed by Peter Anthony Motteax in 1712. Many scholars consider his translation the most faithful and agreeable version for the English reader. Hardcover has marigold cloth boards with tile label as above, but no dust jacket. Book has not been often read with square corners and little wear to fabric. Pleasing exterior patine. Interior is tight, complete, clean and unmarked. Not all pages have been separated at fold. Some foxing to outer pages, inner pages show no blemishes. No Copyrights. Date on front of title page is 1906, generally date the copy was printed. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Thanks for looking!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha (Volume 1 ONLY)
• Publisher: John Grant, Edinburgh, Scotland UK
• Publication Date: 1906
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Adolphe Lalauze
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Printing: Numbered copy printi
• Condition: Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 2.75 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Significant Prior Ow