Adventures of Don Quixote De La Mancha
London: G. Routledge & Co, 1858. Hardcover. "Adventures of Don Quixote De La Mancha" by Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra. Translated by Charles Jarvis. Published by G. Routledge & Co., London, 1858. Illustrated by John Gilbert. Measures 4.75" x 7.25", 605 pages. Half-bound in calf over marbled boards with marbled edges, paste-downs and endpapers. Title and decorations stamped in gilt on the spine, with raise bands. The book is in good minus overall antiquarian condition. Scuffs, scratches, and rubbing to the boards, leather corners and spine. The gilt embellishment on the spine is clear and well preserved. The boards are cracked at the hinges, exposing the webbing underneath. Previous owner's Christmas gift inscription in ink on the front leaf. Closed tears to the last page of text, leaf, and endpaper with a large piece of the leaf missing. Light foxing to the preliminary pages. The binding is cracked at pages 33 and 577, with additional leaves standing proud. The textblock is gently toned and largely clean and bright. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory # (E3-11). Good. Item #001353
Price: $225.00