CERVANTÈS (Miguel de). The Principal Forewords... Lot 278

CERVANTÈS (Miguel de). The Principal Forewords of the admirable Don Quixote, represented in figures [...] with the explanations of the XXXI plates [...]. A La Haie, Chés Pierre De Hondt, 1746. In-4°, red morocco, gilt fillets and wide lace framing the boards, large fleuron in the centre, spine ribbed and decorated, gilt edges (Spanish binding of the time).a fleuron on the title, a dedication vignette and 31 captioned plates, engraved by FOKKE, PICART, SCHLEY & TANJÈ, after BOUCHER, COCHIN, COYPEL, LEBAS, PICART and TRÉMOLIÈRES ; headbands by SCHLEY.Figures in the first edition (without numbering under the captions).Restored covers and corners and some foxing, butBACK IN RED DENTELLE MAROQUIN OF THE ERA. "Superb illustrations; a much sought-after book" (Cohen, 216).