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Condition: Good
Description: Copperplate etching on laid paper. 8 5/8 x 11 inches image size.
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good
Description: Copperplate engraving on laid paper. 25 x 17.5 cm. image size. Rust spot ii upper margin Paulson. no. 99.
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Volume 2 only, bound in full polished calf. gilt spine, colored labels,pp.xii,388,39 full page plates, marbled end papers, Head- and tail-pieces; initials. First issue, without "A supplement to the translator's preface". The illustrations, mostly designed by J. Vanderbank and engr. by G. Van der Gucht, are engr. from the original copper plates for the London 1738 edition, References: English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC), T59882 CONDITION:spine has been re-laid,wear at corners, some minor scuffs to covers,tissue guards missing, thus pages opposite darkened. cover is separating at foot of spine at front cover spine( approximately 6 inches)
Seller: Harry E Bagley Books Ltd, Fredericton, NB, Canada
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Copperplate engravings on laid paper. 25 x 17.5 cm. image size. Included are Paulson nos. 95, 97, 98 and 99.
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good
Description: Good++ boards are detached. Spine is chipped and sunned. Six raised bands, gilt lettering. One red label and one black. The binding is tight, minimal foxing. Moderate browning to text block. Decorative end-papers. 4to, two volume set. Printed for J. and R. Tonson and R. Dodsley.
Seller: Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc., New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition of the Jarvis translation. Complete two volume mottled calf with five raised bands on each with decorated compartments. Very nicely recassed with a supple calf. Gilt ruled inner dentelles. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Complete with a total of 69 copperplate engravings drawn by John Vanderbank and engraved by Gerard van der Gucht, including the two frontispieces to Vol. I. Bound with The life of Michael de Cervantes Saavedra by Don Gregorio Mayans and Sisar to Vol. I dated 1738, as well as Advertisment Concerning the Prints by John Oldfield. Minor wear to leather on corners (see image). Unobtrusive previous owner's name neatly to front flys. An attractive clean set with no further defacements. Vol. I; xxxii vi 90 [vi] [vi] 355 Vol. II; [xii] 388 9 x 11.25 in each (23 x 28.5 cm)
Seller: William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition of the Jervas translation. Two volume set. 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. Entirely original with no repairs or restoration, hinges fairly strong given the age of these two volumes. Pages and engravings notably clean and bright, very few signs of foxing or handling marks. A Very Good set. More photographs can be supplied on request. We are always interested in buying books by J R R Tolkien, C S Lewis and Lewis Carroll, from individual titles to complete collections.
Seller: Berrishill Books, Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Price: US$5262.04 + shipping
Description: Second issue of the First Jarvis Edition. Two Volumes (complete set). Quarto. Pagination: Volume I: Frontispiece, XXIV, (8), I - [XXIV], (interrupted with 8 unnumbered pages: "Supplement to the Translator's Preface," on the origin of books of chivalry, [by Wiliam Warburton]), continued pagination [XXV-XXXII], Second Frontispiece (Portrait of Cervantes by George Vertue after G. Kent), V, (2), 355 pages with 28 copperplates (including the two frontispieces). Volume II: XII, 388 pages with 41 copperplate illustrations. In total 69 copperplate engravings, all drawn by John Vanderbank and engraved by Gerard van der Gucht / Vandergucht. Modern Hardcover bindings by an english masterbinder, styled to the 18th century period and with new endpapers that carry the original bookplates / Exlibris of John Fane, (Lord Burgersh) the Earl of Westmoreland. Excellent condition with only minor signs of foxing to the outer margins of the pages. All illustrations in strong and fresh imprint. An excellent set from a famous library. This exceptional Don Quixote - publication is more than just an early, and one of the most desired translations of this masterpiece. The Translator's Preface is a short history and early literary criticism of Cervantes' Don Quixtoe - Edition of the early 18th century. Charles Jervas (here incorrectly "Jarvis", is openly attacking previous Quixote-Editions by Stevens, Shelton, Motteux ("The edition by John Stevens is but a bare attempt to correct some passages of Shelton, and, though the grammar be a little mended by the connecting particles, the antique stile [sic] of the old one is entirely broken"). History of the Translator Charles Jervas [incorrect "Jarvis"]: Charles Jervas (also Jarvis; c. 1675 2 November 1739) was an Irish portrait painter, translator, and art collector of the early 18th century. Born in Clonlisk, County Offaly, Ireland around 1675, the son of John Jervas and Elizabeth, daughter of Captain John Baldwin of Shinrone Castle & Corolanty, High Sheriff of County Offaly. Jervas studied in London, England as an assistant under Sir Godfrey Kneller between 1694 and 1695. Painting portraits of the city's intellectuals, among them such personal friends as Jonathan Swift and the poet Alexander Pope (both now in the National Portrait Gallery, London), Charles Jervas became a popular artist often referred to in the works of literary figures of the period. Jervas gave painting lessons to Pope at his house in Cleveland Court, St James's, which Pope mentions in his poem, To Belinda on the Rape of the Lock, written 1713, published 1717 in 'Poems on Several Occasions'. Pope's verse Epistle to Mr Jervas, written circa 1715, was published in the 1716 edition of John Dryden's 1695 translation of Fresnoy's Art of Painting (Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy's De arte graphica, 1668). With his growing reputation, Jervas succeeded Kneller as Principal Painter in Ordinary to King George I in 1723, and continued to live in London until his death in 1739. His translation of Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, published posthumously in 1742 as being made by Charles "Jarvis" because of a printer's error has since come to be known as "the Jarvis translation". Jervas was first to provide an introduction to the novel including a critical analysis of previous translations of Don Quixote. It has been highly praised as the most accurate translation of the novel up to that time, but also strongly criticised for being stiff and humourless, although it went through many printings during the 19th century. (Wikipedia) "His [Charles Jarvis] 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." [Source: ODNB - Oxford Dictionary of National Biography]. Regarding the Provenance: John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland GCB GCH PC (2 February 1784 16 October 1859), styled Lord Burghersh until 1841, was a British soldier, politician, diplomat and musician. Styled Lord Burghersh from birth, he was born at Sackville Street, Piccadilly, London, the son of John Fane, 10th Earl of Westmorland, by his wife Sarah Child, daughter and heiress of the wealthy banker Sir Robert Child, builder of Osterley Park. His sister was the well known social hostess Sarah Villiers, Countess of Jersey, and his uncle was William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale, a Tory magnate from northern England. He was educated at Cheam School and then at Harrow from 1797 to 1799. Burghersh was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge on 28 January 1802 and received an M.A. in 1808. He succeeded his father in the earldom in 1841. On 9 May 1803, Burghersh was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Northamptonshire, and after the breakdown of the Peace of Amiens, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the Northamptonshire Militia on 30 June 1803. He entered the regular army as an ensign in the 11th Foot, without purchase, on 24 December 1803. On 5 January 1804 he transferred to the 7th Foot as a lieutenant and on 3 May 1805 he transferred to the 23rd Foot as a captain. He exchanged on 1 November to the 3rd Dragoon Guards, and served as aide-de-camp to Sir George Don when the latter led reinforcements to Hanover. As early as 1802, his uncle Lord Lonsdale had contemplated putting Burghersh into Parliament for Londsdale's pocket borough of Cockermouth when Burghersh came of age; in fact, his uncle Thomas stepped down and Burghersh was returned for the Fane constituency of Lyme Regis at the ensuing by-election on 16 March 1806. Three days later he joined Brooks's Club, traditionally a resort of Whigs and particularly Foxite, but on 30 April 1806 voted with the Pitt administration (in which his father was Lord Privy Seal) against the repeal of the Additional Forces Act. Shortly thereafter, he was sent abroad, serving as assistant adjutant general to the forces in Sicily and Egypt from 1806 to 1807. He was with Admiral Duc
Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Ireland
Price: US$5763.89 + shipping
Description: 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.
Seller: LUCIUS BOOKS (ABA, ILAB, PBFA), York, United Kingdom
Price: US$6000.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 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.
Seller: Timeless Tales Rare Books, Acton, MA, U.S.A.
Price: US$6404.32 + shipping
Description: 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.
Seller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA., LEICESTER, United Kingdom