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1755 Edition of Don Quixote - 28 Engravings

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Title: The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote
Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
Description: Translated and with an account of the author's life by Tobias Smollett. 2 volumes. [4], xxviii, 403; viii, 466, [1] errata. 28 copper-engraved plates. (4to) 11¼x9, later full calf, rebacked, spines laid down, all edges marbled. First Smollett Edition.Plates by Ravenet and Grignion from Hayman's designs. Smollett's only illustrated quarto and Hayman's best book, according to Rothschild.
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Date Published: London

Corners lightly bumped, hinges cracked; some light offsetting and browning; else very good.

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