1793 Adventures of Gil Blas Le Sage Literature Smollett
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1793 Adventures of Gil Blas Le Sage Literature Smollett English Illustrated 4v
“I am happy and content because I think I am.”
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.
This rare 1793 edition was translated into English from the French of M. de La Sage by Tobias Smollett.
Item number: #15974
Price: $750
SAGE, Alain Rene le
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. A new translation. By the author of Roderick Random [i.e. Tobias G. Smollett]
London: Cooke, [1793-94].
Details:
Collation: Complete; 4 volumes
Vol. 1 – 224
3 engraved plates
Vol. 2 – 190
3 engraved plate
Vol. 3 – 208
3 engraved plates
Vol. 4 – 202
2 engraved plates
References: ESTC T 108511;
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~5.75in X 3.75in (14.5cm x 9cm)
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15974
“I am happy and content because I think I am.”
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.
This rare 1793 edition was translated into English from the French of M. de La Sage by Tobias Smollett.
Item number: #15974
Price: $750
SAGE, Alain Rene le
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. A new translation. By the author of Roderick Random [i.e. Tobias G. Smollett]
London: Cooke, [1793-94].
Details:
Collation: Complete; 4 volumes
Vol. 1 – 224
3 engraved plates
Vol. 2 – 190
3 engraved plate
Vol. 3 – 208
3 engraved plates
Vol. 4 – 202
2 engraved plates
References: ESTC T 108511;
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~5.75in X 3.75in (14.5cm x 9cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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