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CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Madrid: Joaquin Ibarra, 1780.
The best Spanish edition of the novel ‘which is to Spanish literature what Shakespeare is to English’ (Bloom). First published in 1605, Don Quixote won immediate fame in Spain and beyond for its ‘variety, liveliness, and gibes at the famous,’ while its universal humanity has assured its status ‘one of those universal works which are read by all ages at all times’ (PMM). According to Palau this became the preferred edition when published, in Spanish or in any other language. Printed in a specially designed type, this edition follows the text of the 1605 first edition. Bloom, Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote, p. 1; Cohen-de Ricci 218-19; Palau 52024; cf. PMM 111.
4 volumes, folio (291 x 214mm). 4 engraved titles, engraved portrait of the author, 31 engraved plates, double-page map hand-coloured in outline (some scattered spots). 19th-century green crushed morocco, blindstamped central lozenge and corner decorations, gilt floral roll border (extremities lightly rubbed, lower hinge of vol. 1 cracked but holding).
The best Spanish edition of the novel ‘which is to Spanish literature what Shakespeare is to English’ (Bloom). First published in 1605, Don Quixote won immediate fame in Spain and beyond for its ‘variety, liveliness, and gibes at the famous,’ while its universal humanity has assured its status ‘one of those universal works which are read by all ages at all times’ (PMM). According to Palau this became the preferred edition when published, in Spanish or in any other language. Printed in a specially designed type, this edition follows the text of the 1605 first edition. Bloom, Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote, p. 1; Cohen-de Ricci 218-19; Palau 52024; cf. PMM 111.
4 volumes, folio (291 x 214mm). 4 engraved titles, engraved portrait of the author, 31 engraved plates, double-page map hand-coloured in outline (some scattered spots). 19th-century green crushed morocco, blindstamped central lozenge and corner decorations, gilt floral roll border (extremities lightly rubbed, lower hinge of vol. 1 cracked but holding).
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