1766 Don Quixote Cervantes Chivalry Smollett English Illustrated 4v FAMOUS
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1766 Don Quixote Cervantes Chivalry Smollett English Illustrated 4v FAMOUS
"Small wonder if the world received Don Quixote with delight! There was nothing like unto it before: there has been nothing to eclipse it since".
– Rius, D. Leopoldo
A rare, late 18th-century English translation of Cervantes masterpiece – “Don Quixote”. Tobias Smollett translations are considered highly readable. Smollett was a popular author in his own right and much of the popularity of this translation was due to his previous fame, rather than quality of his translation. There is also some scholarly speculation on whether Smollett knew Spanish! (Linsalata, 115).
This four-volume 1766 edition features 12 incredible full-page engravings.
Item number: #19165
Price: $795
CERVANTES Saavedra, Miguel de
The history and adventures of the renowned Don Quixote
London : printed for F. and C. Rivington, T. Longman… 1792.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
Vol. I – [4], xxxiv, 250
Vol. II – 274, [2]
Vol. III – x, 288
Vol. IV – 288
12 engravings
References: Ashbee 90; Palau 52498; Linsalata, Smolletts Hoax
Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Quintin Fleming
Motto: BARN AR AGIN
Language: English
Binding: Leather
Visible repair at inner hinges and throughout
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10.5cm)
A bit rough condition, but a very rare and desirable early English Quixote
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19165
"Small wonder if the world received Don Quixote with delight! There was nothing like unto it before: there has been nothing to eclipse it since".
– Rius, D. Leopoldo
A rare, late 18th-century English translation of Cervantes masterpiece – “Don Quixote”. Tobias Smollett translations are considered highly readable. Smollett was a popular author in his own right and much of the popularity of this translation was due to his previous fame, rather than quality of his translation. There is also some scholarly speculation on whether Smollett knew Spanish! (Linsalata, 115).
This four-volume 1766 edition features 12 incredible full-page engravings.
Item number: #19165
Price: $795
CERVANTES Saavedra, Miguel de
The history and adventures of the renowned Don Quixote
London : printed for F. and C. Rivington, T. Longman… 1792.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
Vol. I – [4], xxxiv, 250
Vol. II – 274, [2]
Vol. III – x, 288
Vol. IV – 288
12 engravings
References: Ashbee 90; Palau 52498; Linsalata, Smolletts Hoax
Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Quintin Fleming
Motto: BARN AR AGIN
Language: English
Binding: Leather
Visible repair at inner hinges and throughout
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10.5cm)
A bit rough condition, but a very rare and desirable early English Quixote
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!
19165
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1766 Don Quixote Cervantes Chivalry Smollett English Illustrated 4v FAMOUS
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