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10:00 AM PT - Dec 10th, 2008
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[CERVANTES Saavedra, Miguel de (1547 - 1616)]. The History of the Valorous and Witty Knight Errant, Don Quixote, of La Mancha.[Translated by Thomas Shelton] London: Printed for R. Scot, T. Basset, J. Wright, R Chiswell, 1675. 2 parts in 1 volume. Folio (275 x 175 mm). Engraved headpieces and initials throughout. Contemporary calf, rebacked preserving original spine, covers decoratively ruled and panelled in blind, spine tooled in blind with 5 raised bands and a red morocco lettering label in gilt. Condition: intermittent spotting and toning; covers rubbed. Provenance: Elizabeth Buskitt (signature to title). The third edition in English. Wing C1777 ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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