LESAGE, Alain René. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana , translated by Martin Smart. London: Richard Phillips 1807. 4 volumes, 12°, engraved portrait and 100 plates by Warner, Tomlinson and others, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with 58 plates before letters from another edition (occasional light spotting), contemporary blue straight-grained morocco by SAMUEL WELCHER with his ticket, spine gilt in compartments, wide border round sides, gilt edges (a few very minor signs of wear). Provenance : H. Holland Edwards (bookplate). Samuel Welcher, whose address on his ticket is 12 Villiers Street, was the partner of Staggemeier, whose premises were next door at no.11. (4)
LESAGE, Alain René. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana , translated by Martin Smart. London: Richard Phillips 1807. 4 volumes, 12°, engraved portrait and 100 plates by Warner, Tomlinson and others, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with 58 plates before letters from another edition (occasional light spotting), contemporary blue straight-grained morocco by SAMUEL WELCHER with his ticket, spine gilt in compartments, wide border round sides, gilt edges (a few very minor signs of wear). Provenance : H. Holland Edwards (bookplate). Samuel Welcher, whose address on his ticket is 12 Villiers Street, was the partner of Staggemeier, whose premises were next door at no.11. (4)
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