Description: 1755 illustrated First Edition of Smollett's important translation of Don QuixoteCERVANTES SAAVEDRE, Miguel de. History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote To which is prefixed, Some Account of the Author's Life. Translated from Spanish by T. Smollett, MD. Illustrated with 28 new copper-plates designed by Francis Hayman and engraved by the best Artists. Printed in London for A. Millar, T. Osborn, T&T Longman, C. Hitch, L. Hawes, J. Hodges, and J.&J. Rivington in 1755. Complete in 2 volumes. Quarto, contemporary full calf leather rebacked. Features raised bands with black and red leather labels on spines. Bindings are sound and interior pages are unmarked with the exception of mild foxing and occasional age spotting. There is some toning around the edges of the title page of Vol 2. Covers show some shelf wear and scuffing, but still look very good overall given their age. A splendid edition of an important set. shelf reference #L-1030
Price: 2125 USD
Location: Denton, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-20T16:56:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Illustrator: Francis Hayman
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Cervantes
Publisher: A. Millar & T. Osborn
Topic: Literature, Ancient
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1755
Original/Facsimile: Original
