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Le Don Quichotte romantique, ou voyage du Docteur Syntaxe,

Le Don Quichotte romantique, ou voyage du Docteur Syntaxe,

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Le Don Quichotte romantique, ou voyage du Docteur Syntaxe,: à la recherche du pittoresque et du romantique. Poëme en XX chants, traduit librement de l'anglais, et orné de 26 gravures, par M. Gandais.

by [COMBE (William)] GANDAIS, M

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Paris: Chez l'Auteur / Pelicier, 1821. First Edition Thus. French adaptation of the poem originally by William Combe. which was a satiric interpretation of the saga of Don Quixote. With portrait caricature of Syntaxe, and decorative second title page. With 24 other plates. Bound in brown half calf with marbled boards. Leather label, and attractive gilt design to spine. Lovely marbled end papers. Slight rubbing to boards. Some small stains and light foxing, but overall in a very good condition. Complete. viii, 146 pp. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches). Première édition Ainsi. Adaptation française du poème à l'origine par William Combe. qui était une interprétation satirique de la saga de Don Quichotte. Avec portrait caricatural de Syntaxe, et deuxième page de titre décorative. Avec 24 autres assiettes. Reliure demi-veau marron à plats marbrés. Étiquette en cuir et joli motif doré au dos. Beaux papiers de garde marbrés. Légers frottements sur les planches. Quelques petites taches et légères rousseurs, mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Compléter. viii, 146 pages 225 x 150 mm

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Bookseller
Harrison-Hiett Rare Books FR (FR)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2718
Title
Le Don Quichotte romantique, ou voyage du Docteur Syntaxe,
Author
[COMBE (William)] GANDAIS, M
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Chez l'Auteur / Pelicier
Place of Publication
Paris
Date Published
1821
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
DON QUIXOTE, POETRY, ILLUSTRATED,

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Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Calf
Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
First Edition
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Marbled boards
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Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Title Page
A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

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