Gil Blas of Santillana - 1807
| Author: |
A. R. Lesage. Translated by Martin Smart |
| Full Title : |
Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana... Embellished with One Hundred Copper Plates. In Four Volumes |
| Published: |
London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807 |
A charming four volume matching set of early 19th century red half leather bindings. Spines in six compartments w/ gilt devices and title, raised bands, leather chipped at spine ends and slightly rubbed, overall. Gilt ruled boards in red leather and red cloth, bright and mostly clean w/ some corner wear. Bindings tight and sound. Marbled edges.
Mostly clean internally w/ very scattered light foxing throughout. Profusely illustrated w/ fine copper engravings depicting scenes and characters from the story. Marbled endpapers.
In all, in VG condition w/ VG+ contents (nice, clean engravings). A charming little set and a nice example, scarce.
Books measure c. 4 1/4" x 6 1/4."
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| Item #: | B2411 |
| Item Title: |
Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana... Embellished with One Hundred Copper Plates. In Four Volumes |
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