1900 Rare First Edition - Don Quixote De La Mancha by Cervantes illustrated by Walter Crane.
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Author: Miguel de Cervantes. Judge Parry, retold by. Walter Crane, illustrator.
Title: Don Quixote of the Mancha. Retold by Judge Parry.
Publisher: London, Blackie & Son Limited; Manchester: Sherratt & Hughes, 1900. First Illustrated Edition by Walter Crane.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9" X 7".
Pages: xii-245 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original publisher's decorative red cloth featuring striking gilt, black, and blue designs. The front cover depicts Don Quixote in armor atop his horse, while the rear cover includes heraldic motifs of shields and weapons. The spine retains matching intricate designs and titles (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing mainly on the outer edge and endpapers - as shown, school prize bookplate dated 1906 on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 11 full-page illustrations in color and 19 black and white in-text illustrations by Walter Crane.
Estimate: (USD 200 - USD 250)
The book: This is a captivating First Crane illustrated edition of Don Quixote, retold by Judge Parry and exquisitely illustrated by Walter Crane. Its colorful binding and detailed artwork make it a standout piece for collectors of literary classics and illustrated books.
The author: Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), one of the greatest authors in literary history, is celebrated for his enduring masterpiece Don Quixote. This work remains a cornerstone of Western literature and is considered the first modern novel.