Alain-Rene Lesage; Tobias Smollett - The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane

London, Thomas McLean; John Bumpus; W. H. Reid; John Brumby; Priestley and Weale, 1819. Leather. A colourfully illustrated edition of this picaresque novel, the popular Tobias Smollett translation. Complete in three volumes.First edition thus, being the first edition with these illustrations.Tobias Smollett's translation into English.'Gil Blas' is an adventurous picaresque novel following the eponymous character, who is born into poverty. He goes to University and is suddenly faced with a bright future, before being forced to help robbers, and has to face jail time. The novel follows him through his career and his rising to royal court.This novel was first published between 1715 and 1735.Volume I is illustrated with five aquatint plates.Volume II is illustrated with five aquatint plates.Volume III is illustrated with five aquatint plates.Half-title is present to each volume.Originally written in French by Alain-Rene Lesage. Collated, complete. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Front board of Volume III is held by cords only. Light rubbing to the spines and extremities. Minor marks to the boards. Light bumping to the extremities. Crack to the head of the front joint of Volumes I and II, and to the head of the rear joint of Volume II. A few very small damp stains to the boards of Volume I. Spines are a little faded. Hinges of Volumes I and II are starting but firm, as is the rear hinge of Volume III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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