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The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra by Charles Jarvis; Bound with The Life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra [Two Volumes]
by Miguel Cervantes De Saavedra; Translated by Charles Jarvis [Jervas]
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
First edition of the Jarvis translation. Complete two volume mottled calf with five raised bands on each with decorated compartments. Very nicely recassed with a supple calf. Gilt ruled inner dentelles. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Complete with a total of 69 copperplate engravings drawn by John Vanderbank and engraved by Gerard van der Gucht, including the two frontispieces to Vol. I. Bound with The life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra by Don Gregorio Mayans and Sisar to Vol. I dated 1738, as well as Advertisment Concerning the Prints by John Oldfield. Minor wear to leather on corners (see image). Unobtrusive previous owner's name neatly to front flys. An attractive clean set with no further defacements.
Vol. I; xxxii vi 90 [vi] [vi] 355
Vol. II; [xii] 388
9 x 11.25 in each (23 x 28.5 cm)
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8928
- Title
- The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra by Charles Jarvis; Bound with The Life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra [Two Volumes]
- Author
- Miguel Cervantes De Saavedra; Translated by Charles Jarvis [Jervas]
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1742
- Size
- 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Don Quijote
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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