Description: EL INGENIOSO HIDALGO DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de Title: EL INGENIOSO HIDALGO DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA Publication: en Burdeos [Bordeaux]: en la Imprenta de Pedro Beaume, 1815 Description: Hardcover. First published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote remains one of the most widely read classics of Western literature. Originally conceived as a comic satire against the chivalric romances then in literary vogue, the novel describes the misadventures of an elderly knight who sets out on his old horse Rosinante in the company of his pragmatic squire Sancho Panza in order to perform epic deeds. 12mo, four volumes: [iv], xliv, 327 p. + 433 p. + [xi], [1], 381 p. + [iv], 432 p. An ink inscription to a prefatory blank leaf in the first volume notes that this set is from the library of Virginia politican and lawyer Lewis H. Machen (1871-1927). Rebound by architect Thomas Machne in three-quarter brown morocco over paper-covered boards, with gilt stamping, five raised bands, and marbled endpapers. Seller ID: 77732 Subject: Literature Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
Publisher: en la Imprenta de Pedro Beaume
Year Printed: 1815
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana
