438 - 1736.

1736. BOOK. (CERVANTINA). CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, MIGUEL DE:. THE LIFE AND DEEDS OF THE INGENIOUS HIDALGO DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA. Leon de Francia (sic.): J. and P. Bonnardel, 1736. 2 vols. in small 8º. Vol. I: 10 leaves, including an engraved frontispiece + 611 pp. + 2 leaves + 16 plates. Vol. II: 8 leaves, including an engraved frontispiece + 649 pp. + 2 leaves (of 6) and 16 plates. Two vols. bound in Spanish paperback, heavily scuffed, painted edges, raised bands, label. Slightly warped. This is a highly regarded edition; the illustrations reproduce those of the 1662 Brussels edition but were re-engraved by E. Diodati. Palau 52009. Rius 37. Suñé 41.