S.A. & H. Oddy, London 1809. The life and exploits of the ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha. 2 Volumes rebound in brown full calf with new free endpapers. Translated by Charles Jarvis.
With 18 engravings in conformity to Charles-Antoine Coypel (1694 till 1752). With a preface 'The Life of the Author'. Title pages and folded map are missing. Some pages with foxing and discolouration. Slight browning to edges of text blocks Ex libris plate of previous owner on free endpaper. Overall two decorative and presentable books.
Vol. 1: 572 pages,frontispiece and illustrated half title, 7 full page illustrations in the text. Spine leather is sligthly cracked at right top.
Vol. 2: 623 pages, frontispiece and illustrated half title, 8 full page illustrations in the text. Half title page is slightly loose.
