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Author:
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Translated By Several Hands and Published By the Late Mr Motteux, Revis'd Anew By Mr. Ozell
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Title:
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The History of the Renowned Don Quixote De La Mancha
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Description:
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Book is Very Good in no dust jacket. Full-Leather binding, Eighth Edition,
Mr Motteux, Printed for W. Innys, R. Ware, S. Birt, J & P Knapton, T. Longman, D Browne, C. Hitch Etc., London, 1749. 3 volumes only, volumes 2, 3 & 4, of 4 volume set. Translated By Several Hands and Published By the Late Mr Motteux, adorned with new sculptures, the eighth edition, revis'd anew etc etc By Mr. Ozell, who, at the bottom of the pages has likewise added etc. Full leather binding, probably not original but looks to be at least 1800's, could be a very skillful re-back with original boards, as these look original. The later leather spines are supple with some rubbing but no powderiness or weakness. Bright gilt spine titling in simple compartments with raised bands. Vols 2 & 3 have matching armorial bookplate. Gilt chevron edging to boards all but rubbed away, wear to corners, board surfaces well preserved. Insides tight and servicable with excessive cropping to top edges, not quite touching the text. Volume 2 inscribed and dated 1755, 4 volumes cost 7 sh. this volume has only 2 engraved plates. Volume 3 has 9 engraved plates, Volume 4 has 12 engraved plates. Text blocks are tight and in good order with usual age effects and some wear to edges but no excessive problems or missing leaves. Not considered to be of great merit as a translation but quite scarce. TP + 258pp, xii+273pp+3pp adv, TP + 321pp. Books measure 3-1/4 by 5-1/4 inches.
Size 24mo
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