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THE ADVENTURES OF GIL BLAS OF SANTILLANE Translated from the French of Alain René Le Sage Illustrated by Robert Smirke Complete in Four Volumes ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Full leather; 1 pages; Size Approx. 5 1/2 X 7 3/4. Published by Hurst, Robinson, and Co., London; 1822. Details : This is a fine four volume set of Gil Blas. Bound in leather that may have once been green but the covers appear blue now and the spines brown. Five raised ribs on the spines. Upper page edges are gilt. Endpapers are beautifully marbled with lovely gilt dentelle work around the inner edges of the covers. Illustrated with engravings. "Gils Blas recounts the education and swashbuckling adventures of an adaptable young valet as he progresses from one master to the next, making his way from naive youth to cunning servant to landed proprietor and nobleman--with a stint in jail, bereavements, and fits of remorse along the way. Finally, our hero learns compassion and achieves tranquillity in a life in the country. A terrific tale of action and adventure." ~ Amazon book review "Gil Blas is born in misery to a stablehand and a chambermaid of Santillana in Cantabria, and is educated by his uncle. He leaves Oviedo at the age of seventeen to attend the University of Salamanca. His bright future is suddenly interrupted when he is forced to help robbers along the route and is faced with jail. "He becomes a valet and, over the course of several years, is able to observe many different classes of society, both lay and clerical. Because of his occupation, he meets many disreputable people and is able to adjust to many situations, thanks to his adaptability and quick wit. "He finally finds himself at the royal court as a favorite of the king and secretary to the prime minister. Working his way up through hard work and intelligence, Gil is able to retire to a castle to enjoy a fortune and a hard-earned honest life." ~ Wikipedia A fine addition for your bookshelf! Condition : Light edge wear and a little surface wear, small chips from the top of the spine on volume 1, surface cracking to the leather of the spines, some foxing associated with the illustrations, otherwise in very good condition with solid bindings and clean pages, all hinges are fine. NOTE: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Free Domestic Economy Shipping! Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! PrettyBordersPlus free Template Maker by ISDN*tek
Junaid Lone3
This book is an excellent condition even better than described in the listing seller very easy to work with and educational to speak to thank you so much for the excellent Packaging to protect this antique book very much appreciated. Price was more than fair and shipping free
Virina Mekhail
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Daniel Rguez.
I bought an 80 year old book--one my mother has treasured her whole life--after seeing it on the website. It came in about a week, packaged securely against the weather. It's just as described, in fine condition. I'm very happy to have my own copy of it now.