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Cervantes, Miguel de
The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote - Limited Edition Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Publisher: The Folio Society, London;
Date of Publication: 1995
Stock Code: 12285
FIRST THUS: No 183 in a LIMITED EDITION of 1250 copies Large octavo, pp. xxxix, [1], 768, [2]. With seventeen colour illustrations by Quentin Blake. Bound in full tan goatskin with gilt titles to spine, blocked in gilt, red and black with wrap-around design also by Quentin Blake; top edge gilt; ribbon place-marker. Housed in a maroon clam-shell box with gilt titles to spine, together with “Reading Don Quixote” by Miranda France, 2005, pp.[16] in printed card wraps loosely inserted The book, booklet and clam-shell box are all in fine condition. Published to mark the 400th Anniversary of Cervantes’ masterpiece. “Translated from the Spanish of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra to which is prefixed, Some Account of the Author's Life by T.Smollett, MD. Introduction by Robin Chapman”. This is a heavyweight item so additional postage will be requested for overseas customers. £400.00