234 - Miguel de Cervantes (known as Cervantes Saavedra)

Miguel de Cervantes (known as Cervantes Saavedra) The Story of the Admirable Don Quixote of La Mancha. Translated from the Spanish. New, revised, corrected, and expanded edition. Paris, 1741. Set of 6 composite in-12 volumes, bound in marbled havana full leather (composite bindings). The first two volumes, published by Denully, feature five-rib spines adorned with gilt metal fittings. The other four volumes, published by Chaubert, bear the handwritten bookplate: “This book belongs to Mr. de Villemorin, Counselor to Parliament, in the year 1739.” Signs of wear; some pages are missing. Included: The Adventures of Telemachus, Son of Ulysses by Fénélon. Paris, 1814, published by Théodore Desoer. The Traveler’s Portable Library. Two volumes bound in full red leather with gilt metal. Stains, signs of wear