The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de La Mancha

Published by W. Lewis; S. A. and H. Oddy, London, 1809

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A beautifully illustrated two volume edition of Cervantes's magnum opus, 'Don Quixote', translated into English by Charles Jarvis. Translated from the original Spanish by Charles Jarvis.Complete in two volumes.Illustrated with a frontispiece and engraved title page to each volume, a folding map to the rear of volume II, six further plates to volume I, and ten to volume II.Collated, complete.Rebound, with endpapers renewed.Originally published in Spanish in the early seventeenth century, and one of the most translated literary works of all time, this is a very smart edition of a work often labelled the first modern novel. Rebound in paper covered boards, with morocco spine labels, and with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound, but with 'contents' gathering of volume I working loose. Pages clean and bright, with the odd spot to plate. Near Fine.

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Title
The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de La Mancha
Author
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; Charles Jarvis [trans.]
Publisher
W. Lewis; S. A. and H. Oddy, London
Publication year
1809
Condition
Near Fine
Book Type
book
Binding
Hardback
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
2 kilograms
Dimensions
9.5" by 6.5"

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