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c. 1910 Don Quixote de la Mancha, Cervantes. 1st Burt Edition, Rare VG+ ConditionAdventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha, Translated from the Spanish of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra by Charles Jarvis, with Illustrations, Complete in One Volume, New York: A.L. Burt Publisher. Undated by estimated at circa 1910. Burgundy boards with gilt lettering and pictorial on spine and embossed crest on front and rear covers. Black and white full-page illustrations. 811 pages, 7.5" x 5.25" (8vo).
This is a sought-after collector's volume in rare VG+ condition. Suitable as bespoke gift or investment book. Compare with the couple of other copies of this book currently available on the internet at $295-$385, both in considerably lesser condition.
Condition: Very Good+. Cover corners are very lightly (barely) bumped; light shelf wear to bottom edge of spine; very light elsewhere. Very small scuffs to front and rear covers (see photos). Binding is fully tight except for gentle parting between pp. 406-407. Owner… Read More