The History of Don Quixote. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Arranged by A.A. Methley. Published by Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd. 1920*.  First edition illustrated by Gordon Browne.

Don Quixote, the epic Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes arranged in this version by A.A.Methley (Alice A. Methley 1871-1934) which is beautifully illustrated by Gordon Browne . Don Quixote was originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615. Considered a founding work of Western literature, it is often labelled as the first modern novel and the greatest work ever written. Don Quixote is also one of the most-translated books in the world and one of the best-selling novels of all time.

I have been told this is a 1st Edition dating from 1920. There is no date that I can find. Other copies I've managed to find online are also dated 1920. Please do your own research if date is important. Thank you.

The book is in, what I consider to be clean used order. Case of book is sound. Publishers blue cloth with gilt titles and illustration to front and gilt titles and decoration to spine. Red border to front board. Both boards show age related marks/wear/rubs. Spine is a darker tone than boards. There are light shelf rubs top/bottom of spine. Bumping and rubs to corners of boards.  Front hinge is sound (third image) as is rear hinge (last image). Crease running vertically down front blank endpaper, shows light tanning and light pencil name. Odd light mark to front blank endpapers. Internally the book is generally clean and bright. Occasional light tanning. Advertising section to rear of book, light tanning to blank rear end papers. Like all books of this vintage it will benefit from careful handling. A little spine lean. Please be aware this is a vintage item,100+ years old, & it will show signs of age and use throughout. I am happy to answer any queries you may have in relation to the title, will do my best to answer same day. Please ask before bidding. Will include FREE careful postage and packing via Royal Mail. Thank you.

I'm the (not so) fortunate nominee chosen to dispose of a large collection of books that have been in our family for many years. We've also moved house recently and I've made up my mind to make (some) inroads into our own collection of books. Some weird and wonderful titles, many very rare, particularly from the family library. I'll be listing them whenever time allows. Please keep dipping into the listings as I'm working my way through a large assortment of different books (and some other small/postable items). Any book dealers/collectors that would be interested in offering on a number of books, in one lot, then I will always do my best to shave the price by as much as possible. This would only apply to books listed as B.I.N. (I'll let the auctions run to give a fair chance to anyone interested). Please just get in touch with a list of what you're interested in and I'll get back to you with a price...same day in most cases. Thank you.

I have given what I consider to be a fair and accurate description but if you have any questions at all about anything, please just ask.....before bidding. Please study the large images above to get an idea of the condition of the item........as usual any questions I am very happy to respond. Book(s) will always be carefully packed. I always obtain a proof of posting from the Post Office when your item(s) is/are dispatched.