The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote... to which is prefixed Some Account of the Author's Life. By T. Smollett, 2 vol., for A. Millar; T.Osborn [&c.], 1755 — CERVANTES SAAVEDRA (MIGUEL DE)

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Estimate: £600–£800 hammer ≈ $879–$1,172
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books, Manuscripts, Atlases & Historical Photographs, London, Knightsbridge · 18 March 2015
Record ID: TB-2026-1793164
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Cervantes Saavedra, The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote... to which is prefixed Some Account of the Author's Life. By T. Smollett, 2 vol., for A. Millar; T.Osborn [&c.], 1755. Bonhams, 18 Mar 2015, lot 95. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1793164.

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Cervantes Saavedra, The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote... to which is prefixed Some Account of the Author's Life. By T. Smollett, 2 vol., for A. Millar; T.Osborn [&c.], 1755. Bonhams, 18 Mar 2015, lot 95. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1793164.

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