The History of Don Quixote of La Mancha
London: J. A. Nimmo and Bain, 1880. First Edition, Thus. Hardcover. Very Good. Item #018261
Four volumes 8vo., 344, Sharp First Edition, Thus in a signed binding by Hatchards of London in three-quarter morocco over green woven cloth boards. Bordered in gilt. 5 raised bands on spine blocked in gilt with gilt titles in 2nd and 3rd compartments and date at the bottom. Top edge gilt. Marbled end-papers. Tissue guarded frontis illustration of the author at work in volume one and 15 additional original steel etchings by R. de Los Rios. An essay of the author's life and works by Henri Van Laun precedes the text. All volumes square and tight with strong hinges. Rubbing to hinges and extremities. Short splits to the front hinges at the crown in all volumes; likely from careless pulling from the shelf. But still all quite firm and secure. Very light foxing to fore-edges to volume one but only an errant spot or two in the others. Maybe just a hint of page toning. A spot or two on the cloth here and there. Bookseller ticket for Marks & Co. on front paste-down of volume one. A handsome collectable and uncommon set and at a great price.
Price: $495.00