1742, ISBN: 3bdc8d371d1d1de1521703c1c0ba8193

[SC: 29.23], [PU: London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson, and R. Dodsley.], LITERATURE# CHILDREN'S / ILLUSTRATED#, First edition of the Jervas translation. Two volumes. Contemporary mottled… More...

[SC: 29.23], [PU: London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson, and R. Dodsley.], LITERATURE# CHILDREN'S / ILLUSTRATED#, First edition of the Jervas translation. Two volumes. Contemporary mottled calf, five raised bands, gilt decorated compartments, titles in gilt to the spine. Bound with: 'The life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra. Written by Don Gregorio Mayáns and Sisár' (the first English translation 1738); 'A supplement to the translator's preface' more commonly know as 'A dissertation on the origin of books of chivalry' by William Warburton; 'Advertisment concerning the Prints' by John Oldfield. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 67 copper plates engraved by Gerard van der Gucht from drawings by John Vanderbank and an additional frontispiece engraved by George Virtue after a drawing by G. Kent. Decorative head and tail pieces and initial letters. The bindings are square and firm with minor surface wear to the boards and corners. The original spines laid down and refurbished at the joints and tips. The contents, with near paper strengthening to the inner hinge of volume I, light browning to the margins and a short closed tear to the fore-edge of one plate, are otherwise in good order throughout. An attractive example of the first edition of this esteemed translation. Jervas (1675-1739), consistently misspelled on editions of his translation as 'Jarvis', was a portrait painter and translator. "Jervas entered the literary circle of Addison, Pope, and Swift, setting up his home and studio in London in Cleveland Court, Westminster. He was hailed by Richard Steele in The Tatler of 16 April 1709 a 'the last great painter Italy has sent to us'. As well as literary friends, Jervas also had an influential patron in the prime minister Sir Robert Walpole. Jervas played an important role in acquiring works of art for Walpole's ever expanding collection, as well as contributing his own portraits. His major literary undertaking was an English translation of Cervantes' Don Quixote. Published posthumously in 1742 and frequently reprinted, it is generally acknowledged as being close in spirit to the original" – ODNB. (ESTC T59882; ESTC T98502) Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.<

1742, ISBN: 3bdc8d371d1d1de1521703c1c0ba8193

London, 1742. First Edition. Hard Cover. The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha. Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra.… More...

London, 1742. First Edition. Hard Cover. The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha. Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra. By Charles Jarvis, Esq; In Two Volumes. London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson in the Strand, and R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1742. First Edition of the English translation of Don Quixote by Charles Jervas (1675-1739), published posthumously in 1742 and, due to a printer's error, known as the "Jarvis translation." Two large quarto volumes. xxiii, [1, blank], [8], [xxv]-xxxii, vi, [2], 90, [12], 355, [1, blank]; xii, 388 pages. "The Life" with separate title page dated 1738, Engraved frontispiece portrait of Cervantes by George Vertue after William Kent (signed: G. Kent) and 68 engraved plates by G. Vander Gucht after J. Vanderbank, with the portrait of Cervantes by George Virtue after Richard Kent. This copy with the rare "A Supplement to the Translator's Preface," more commonly known as "A Dissertation on the Origin of Books of Chivalry," by William Warburton bound after "The Translator's Preface" in Volume I. Copies with this Supplement are noted elsewhere as being "Second Issue". Contemporary calf gilt with red morocco spine labels titled in gilt. Former owner's neat, book-plate to each volume. Entirely original with no repair or restoration. Reasonably strong hinges given the age of these 2 volumes. General shelf wear, infrequent spotting, offsetting from engravings, but overall about VG. "Undoubtedly one of the noblest sets of engravings ever executed for Don Quixote" (Ashbee 39). The author and painter's most ambitious literary undertaking, this translation of was published posthumously in 1742 is frequently reprinted, and "generally acknowledged as being close in spirit to the original." (ODNB). Photographs/scans available upon request., 1742, 0<

1742, ISBN: 3bdc8d371d1d1de1521703c1c0ba8193

Hardcover

[PU: London], The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha. Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra. By Charles Jarvis, Esq; In T… More...

[PU: London], The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha. Translated from the Original Spanish of Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra. By Charles Jarvis, Esq; In Two Volumes. London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson in the Strand, and R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1742. First Edition of the English translation of Don Quixote by Charles Jervas (1675-1739), published posthumously in 1742 and, due to a printer's error, known as the "Jarvis translation." Two large quarto volumes. xxiii, [1, blank], [8], [xxv]-xxxii, vi, [2], 90, [12], 355, [1, blank]; xii, 388 pages. "The Life" with separate title page dated 1738, Engraved frontispiece portrait of Cervantes by George Vertue after William Kent (signed: G. Kent) and 68 engraved plates by G. Vander Gucht after J. Vanderbank, with the portrait of Cervantes by George Virtue after Richard Kent. This copy with the rare "A Supplement to the Translator's Preface," more commonly known as "A Dissertation on the Origin of Books of Chivalry," by William Warburton bound after "The Translator's Preface" in Volume I. Copies with this Supplement are noted elsewhere as being "Second Issue". Contemporary calf gilt with red morocco spine labels titled in gilt. Former owner's neat, book-plate to each volume. Entirely original with no repair or restoration. Reasonably strong hinges given the age of these 2 volumes. General shelf wear, infrequent spotting, offsetting from engravings, but overall about VG. "Undoubtedly one of the noblest sets of engravings ever executed for Don Quixote" (Ashbee 39). The author and painter's most ambitious literary undertaking, this translation of was published posthumously in 1742 is frequently reprinted, and "generally acknowledged as being close in spirit to the original." (ODNB). Photographs/scans available upon request.<

1742, ISBN: 3bdc8d371d1d1de1521703c1c0ba8193

First edition of the lavishly illustrated presentation of the Spanish classic of Don Quixote! London: J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, 1742. 4to, 2 volume set. 10.75" x 9". With engraved … More...

First edition of the lavishly illustrated presentation of the Spanish classic of Don Quixote! London: J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, 1742. 4to, 2 volume set. 10.75" x 9". With engraved portrait of Cervantes and 68 fine engraved copperplates by Gerard Vander Gucht after drawings of John Vanderbank. xxiv, [8], xxv-xxxii, vi, [2], 90, [14], 355, [1]; xii, 388 pp.Includes the reimpression of the Life of Cervantes, with title dated 1738. Bound here in modern 1/4 calf over marbled boards. The first edition of this translation by Jervas, here with the scarce 8-page "Supplement to the Translator's Preface" inserted between pages xxiv and xxv (not found in all copies; some call this a second issue-point). A handsome edition, presented in a large quarto format with finely engraved plates. The translation was by Charles Jervas, whose name was consistently misspelled on editions of his translation as "Jarvis." ESTC T59882.The portrait of Cervantes by G. Kent, engraved by George Vertue, is opposite to the first page of the 90-page "Life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra", dated 1738 in Volume I.Condition: Bindings excellent with a few very light scratches. Very few instances of light foxing or soiling, some light offsetting from plates, clean text and illustrations with almost no spotting, a nice example overall., Printed for J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, 1738-1742, 0<