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CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de. The History of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha. London: W. Cowper, 1771.
4 volumes, 12o (153 x 81 mm). Contemporary calf, spines gilt (vol. 2 with some dampstaining, joints rubbed and tender). Provenance: John Sauers (early ownership inscriptions on endleaves).
According to the title-page, this edition was "translated by several hands; and published by the late Mr. Motteux; revised anew from the best Spanish edition by Mr. Ozell; with explanatory notes from Jarvis, Oudin, Sobrino, Pineda, Gregorio, the Royal Academy Dictionary of Madrid, &c. &c...." (4)
4 volumes, 12o (153 x 81 mm). Contemporary calf, spines gilt (vol. 2 with some dampstaining, joints rubbed and tender). Provenance: John Sauers (early ownership inscriptions on endleaves).
According to the title-page, this edition was "translated by several hands; and published by the late Mr. Motteux; revised anew from the best Spanish edition by Mr. Ozell; with explanatory notes from Jarvis, Oudin, Sobrino, Pineda, Gregorio, the Royal Academy Dictionary of Madrid, &c. &c...." (4)