1801 History of Gil Blas Alain de Le Sage

1801 History of Gil Blas Alain de Le Sage French Literature Classic 4v SET

“I am happy and content because I think I am.”

― Alain-René Le Sage

Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.

This rare four-volume 1801 French edition was published in London and includes full-page engraved frontispieces.

Item number: #16263

Price: $499

SAGE, Alain Rene le

Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane

AÌ€ Londres : de l'imprimerie de T. Baylis, chez Vernor et Hood, 1801.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes

Vol. 1 – [2], 338, iii, [1]

Vol. 2 – [2], 288

Vol. 3 – [2], 323, [1]

Vol. 4 – [2], 316

Provenance: Handwritten – Ann Croomes

Language: French

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15cm x 9.5cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent