Miguel de CERVANTES. The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Paris, Les Heures Claires, 1957-1960. 4 volumes small in-4, in sheets, folders and cases. Monod, I-2449 /// I. 220-(1f.) / II. 215 / III. 221 / VI. 228-(4f.). 92 colour illustrations in the text by Henry Lemarié engraved on wood by Raymond Jacquet, Dominique Darr and Jean Taricco. Limited edition of 2900 copies, this one of 2450 on Rives vellum (n° 1104). Copy complete of the publicity leaflet attached to the 4th volume announcing the edition of the Fables of La Fontaine. Folders and slipcases a little faded, browned.

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