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4 vols.; 8vo, 6 1/2 x 4 in. (165 x 102 mm) , vol. 1: (6), xl, 293; vol. 2: (1), 314; vol. 3: 910, xi, 331; vol. 4: 91), 322. With 28 copperplate engravings designed by F. Hayman and engraved by G. V. Neist; all are signed by both artist and engraver; all have “Vol” and “p.” indications, except those for Vol. I., which have “p." indications only. Three-quarter tan calf binding with marbled paper, all edges stained yellow, gilt title, decorations and raised bands on spine. The antique bindings have a little expected aging or rubbing to the leather and a 1.5 cm chip to the head of vol. 3. Front hinges cracked in vols. 1 & 4, but all four bindings are sound and sturdy, the textblock lightly aged, with some occasional spotting and toning, but overall quite fresh.
Bookplate of J. Arch & Mary B. MEARS on front pastedown of each volume, ffep for vol. 4.
[Ashbee 53, p.27; ESTC T59494]
Don Quixote is one of those universal works which are read by all ages at all times [PMM 111] The first part of Don Quixote came out in 1605 and was immediately pirated and was published in England, France and Italy even before the second volume came out. "What had begun as a simple satire on the tedious chivalric romances of the time broadened into a sweeping panorama of Spanish society. It was for this, the liveliness, and the gibes at the famous, which won it instant fame. Its larger claims, the subdued pathos, its universal humanity, were slower to be appreciated. But within months Don Quixote and Sancho Panza had become legendary. Don Quixote is one of those universal works which are read by all ages at all times, and there are very few who have not at one time or another felt themselves to be Don Quixote confronting the windmills." (Printing and the Mind of Man, 111, p. 66)
The third edition overall, and the second octavo edition, of Smollett's fine translation, corrected. With 28 copperplates after Hayman, elegantly engraved.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:1765
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Middletown, NY
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