Le Don Quichotte romantique, ou voyage du Docteur Syntaxe,: à la recherche du pittoresque et du romantique. Poëme en XX chants, traduit librement de l'anglais, et orné de 26 gravures, par M. Gandais.
by [COMBE (William)] GANDAIS, M
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Paris: Chez l'Auteur / Pelicier, 1821. First Edition Thus. French adaptation of the poem originally by William Combe. which was a satiric interpretation of the saga of Don Quixote. With portrait caricature of Syntaxe, and decorative second title page. With 24 other plates. Bound in brown half calf with marbled boards. Leather label, and attractive gilt design to spine. Lovely marbled end papers. Slight rubbing to boards. Some small stains and light foxing, but overall in a very good condition. Complete. viii, 146 pp. 225 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches). Première édition Ainsi. Adaptation française du poème à l'origine par William Combe. qui était une interprétation satirique de la saga de Don Quichotte. Avec portrait caricatural de Syntaxe, et deuxième page de titre décorative. Avec 24 autres assiettes. Reliure demi-veau marron à plats marbrés. Étiquette en cuir et joli motif doré au dos. Beaux papiers de garde marbrés. Légers frottements sur les planches. Quelques petites taches et légères rousseurs, mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Compléter. viii, 146 pages 225 x 150 mm
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- Harrison-Hiett Rare Books (FR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2718
- Title
- Le Don Quichotte romantique, ou voyage du Docteur Syntaxe,
- Author
- [COMBE (William)] GANDAIS, M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chez l'Auteur / Pelicier
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1821
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- DON QUIXOTE, POETRY, ILLUSTRATED,
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Harrison-Hiett is a small, family run business. Originally based in England we have re-located our business to Europe. We now live in the Netherlands, where we spend our time visiting and exhibiting at fairs.
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