Don Quixote MIGUEL DE CERVANTES Nonesuch 1930 E McKnight Kauffer LIMITED EDITION

Description: The History of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha Written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.Peter Anthony Motteux' translation revised anew (1743) & corrected rectified and filled up in numberless places by J. Ozell who likewise added the explanatory notes from the best editions in English and Spanish.Reprint of the seventh edition, initially published in 1743, with twenty-one illustrations by American artist and graphic designer Edward McKnight Kauffer, hailed in his lifetime as "the poster king" and best known for his modernist poster art, a style clearly suffusing the plates of this edition. Published by London: The Nonesuch Press, in two sumptuous, leather-bound volumes, and printed and made in England by Walter Lewis, M.A., Printer to the University of Cambridge. Printed on Casinensis handmade paper, in 1930. Only 1475 numbered copies were ever printed, out of which this listed one for sale is copy number 518. A rather scarce, beautiful set of Cervantes' epic that regales the chivalrous adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza. Often labelled as the first modern novel and unsurprisingly, in our opinion at Sancho's Rare Books, one of the greatest works ever written. CONDITION REPORT 2 volumes, octavo. Original tan morocco, brown spine labels, top edges gilt on the rough, others untrimmed. With 21 colour plates by E. McKnight Kauffer, as called for. Leather ever-so-slightly worn in places, very light tanning to spine, mild foxing to covers and edges. All contents are very fresh and clean. Joints and hinges intact with pages tightly bound. Original slipcase present with straight corners, showing some wear to joints and some splits that have been closed with transparent, archival tape. A lovely set in overall very good, smart condition. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully in honeycomb paper, resealable bags and sturdy cardboard boxes in order to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.

Price: 400 GBP

Location: Colchester

End Time: 2024-09-18T23:10:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 52.5 GBP