1863 Don Quixote Cervantes American Civil War era
1863 Don Quixote Cervantes American Civil War era Jarvis English Illustrated
"Small wonder if the world received Don Quixote with delight! There was nothing like unto it before: there has been nothing to eclipse it since". – Rius, D. Leopoldo.
A rare Civil War-era American edition of Cervantes’ masterpiece – “Don Quixote”. This work is one of the most famous pieces of literature and is one of the most popular adventure tales to be written. This edition was translated into English by Charles Jervas – it was praised as the most accurate English translation through the 18th-century. Interestingly, it is because his translation of ‘Don Quixote’ that Jervas’ name was changed to Jarvis – due to a printer’s error – and the work has become known as ‘the Jarvis translation.’
Item number: #11444
Price: $499
CERVANTES Saavedra, Miguel de
Don Quixote de la Mancha A revised translation based on those of Motteux, Jarvis and Smollett.
New York, D. Appleton & Co., 1863.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
495, [1]
14 woodcut engravings
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~9.25in X 6in (23.5cm x 14.5cm)
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1863 Don Quixote Cervantes American Civil War era Jarvis English Illustrated
"Small wonder if the world received Don Quixote with delight! There was nothing like unto it before: there has been nothing to eclipse it since". – Rius, D. Leopoldo.
A rare Civil War-era American edition of Cervantes’ masterpiece – “Don Quixote”. This work is one of the most famous pieces of literature and is one of the most popular adventure tales to be written. This edition was translated into English by Charles Jervas – it was praised as the most accurate English translation through the 18th-century. Interestingly, it is because his translation of ‘Don Quixote’ that Jervas’ name was changed to Jarvis – due to a printer’s error – and the work has become known as ‘the Jarvis translation.’
Item number: #11444
Price: $499
CERVANTES Saavedra, Miguel de
Don Quixote de la Mancha A revised translation based on those of Motteux, Jarvis and Smollett.
New York, D. Appleton & Co., 1863.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
495, [1]
14 woodcut engravings
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~9.25in X 6in (23.5cm x 14.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
11444
Condition Report: Excellent
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