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History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote

SMOLLETT’S TRANSLATION OF DON QUIXOTE, ILLUSTRATED BY HAYMAN

CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (SMOLLETT, Tobias, translator). The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote. London, 1755. Two volumes.

First edition of the important Smollett translation of Don Quixote, featuring 28 fine copper-engraved illustrations by Francis Hayman, "the most proficient English illustrator of his time," distinguished in contemporary calf boards. $4200.

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History and Adventures of an Atom

"A RUMBUSTIOUS, AT TIMES SCATOLOGICAL, SATIRE ON BRITISH POLITICAL LIFE"

SMOLLETT, Tobias. The History and Adventures of an Atom. London, 1749 (i.e., 1769). Two volumes.

First edition, first issue, of this anonymously published satirical novel, very handsomely bound in full morocco-gilt by Francis Bedford. $2200.

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Works of Tobias Smollett

"A SAVAGE REALIST WITH AN EYE FOR ECCENTRIC CHARACTER"

SMOLLETT, Tobias. Works of Tobias Smollett. London, 1895. Twelve volumes. Limited “Bonhill Edition” of Smollett’s novels, one of 250 sets produced. Illustrated with numerous plates by Frank Richards and specially bound for subscribers. $1600.

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