The First Part of The Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote De La Mancha **ILLUSTRATED MODERN LIBRARY WITH SALVADOR DALI ILLUSTRATIONS**

Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra; Peter Motteux (Translator)

Published by The Illustrated Modern Library, New York, 1946

About this Item

Don Quixote by Cervantes. The Illustrated Modern Library, 1946, First Edition Thus. Bound in decorative boards with gilt spine and an acetate dust jacket with printed text on front. Ten Absolutely gorgeous full page color illustrations by Salvador Dali.

The book is in very good condition. Binding tight and solid, gilt on spine perfect, boards nice and bright, slight shelf wear to top spine and extremities. Contents are clean and bright with owner signature on ffe and first title page. Amazing illustrations!

The all-important glassine or acetate dust jacket is very good - complete with several tears and chips. Printing on dust jacket is bright with some rubbing to the text. These dust jackets are usually missing and when present usually torn and exhibiting drastic wear. This is a gorgeous example!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Part of The Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote De La Mancha **ILLUSTRATED MODERN LIBRARY WITH SALVADOR DALI ILLUSTRATIONS**
• Publisher: The Illustrated Modern Library, New York
• Publication Date: 1946
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Dali, Salvador
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good