The History and Adventures of The Renowned Don Quixote In Four Volumes - Volume IV by Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra
1782. Fifth Edition Corrected. 322 pages. No dust jacket. Fully bound in brown leather. Translated by T. Smollett. Boards detached but present. Text block has split into multiple parts. Illustrated with several copper plates, designed by Hayman. Pages are heavily tanned and foxed throughout. Binding is severely compromised and book would suit re-binding. Detached boards have heavy edge wear, with intense bumping and peeling to corners, while spine ends are very crushed and frayed. Spine and joints completely split. Scratched, rubbed and marked overall. Gilt lettering to spine is dulled.