CERVANTES SAAVEDRA (Miguel de). The Main Adventures - Lot 230

CERVANTES SAAVEDRA (Miguel de). The Main Adventures Adventures of the admirable Don Quixote, represented in figures by Coypel, Picart le Romain, and other skilled masters; with explanations explanations of the XXXI plates in this magnificent collection, taken from the Spanish original by Miguel de Cervantes. Liège, J. F. Bassompiierre, 1776. In-4° of viij, 356 pp. Vignette title and headband and 31 plates hors-texte, all in etching. Basane fauve racinée, 5-nerve spine fleuronné, red morocco t.p., triple gilt fillet. red morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, double gilt fillet on red edges (period binding). Famous edition, sought-after for its magnificent engravings. Minor defects to headnotes, a few rare scuffs, very fresh prints of the engravings engravings very fresh, a few rare brown spots, a good copy.