[MARTORELL (Joanot), and CAYLUS (Anne-Claude de Tubières, comte de)] - History of the Valiant Knight TIRAN LE BLANC. Translated from the Spanish. London, s.d. [Paris, 1737 or 1740].
2 volumes in-12 tan calf, spines decorated, title and greeves, red edges (contemporary bindings).
"The best book in the world", as Cervantes called it. This edition is more an adaptation by Caylus than a simple translation (Barbier, 8110).
Novel of chivalry translated from Catalan. Engraved heraldic bookplates 18th century (Pigné de Montchevrel).
Upper spine of volume 1 damaged.
Expert Jean Louis Beauvais
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