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]

Miguel Cervantes De Saavedra; Translated by Charles Jarvis [Jervas]

Published by Printed for J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, London, 1742

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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). Seller Inventory # 8928

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious ...

Publisher: Printed for J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, London

Publication Date: 1742

Condition: Near Fine