Le Sage, Alain Rene.
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana. Newly translated from the French. By Martin Smart.
Phillips, London. Four Volumes, complete. 1807 - 12mo, with 100 fine copper plate engravings, these having been finely hand coloured in a later 19thc hand. Bound by Riviere in fine full dark green levant morocco, now browned, gilt ruled fillets to sides, the spines wih raised bands and gilt in compartments. Joints sl rubbed, the joints of volume one cracked, foot of spine of this volume sl wear. Overall a G-VG unique set with beautifully hand coloured plates. [Attributes: Hard Cover]
[Bookseller: Neil Summersgill]
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