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CERVANTES- DON KISZOT OF MANSZY vol. I-VI [complete in 2 vols.] il. GUSTAVE DORE

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CERVANTES [Cerwantes] Saavedra Miguel de

DON QUIXOTE OF MANCHA

t. I-VI [complete in 2 vols.]

In translation by W. Zakrzewski,

with a foreword by J. A. Swiecicki

with illustrations by Gustav Dore

Warsaw 1899, Granowski and Sikorski Printing House, pp. 160, plate 15 illustrated; pp. 157, plate 12 illustrated; pp. 168, plate 14 illustrated; pp. 156, plate 10 illustrated; pp. 159, plate 10 illustrated; pp. 173, plate 10 illustrated; format 12 x 18 cm

HARDCOVER FULL CONTEMPORARY LEATHER, SPINE WITH RAISED SCROLLS AND RICH GILT LETTERING, COVERS SURROUNDED BY GILT BORDER. DECORATIVE MARBLED PAPER ON FACINGS, PAGE EDGES STAINED.

Paul Gustave Doré (Strasbourg 6 I 1832 - Paris 23 I 1883) - French graphic artist, painter, illustrator and sculptor. The artist's use of extremely rich chiaroscuro effects and fine line in illustration emphasized the realism and expression of the representation. It also served to build a mood of mystery and extraordinary fantasy. During his life he created several hundred outstanding illustrations depicting biblical stories. These illustrations were published in Bibles published in various languages in 19th century Europe and later in the Americas. Many masters undertook illustrations of biblical motifs, but Doré is among the best known. He illustrated more than 200 books, including Dante's Divine Comedy, Don Quixote and most of Edgar Allan Poe's books.

Doré' s book The History of Holy Rus is considered one of the direct forerunners of the comic strip (protocomic). It contains many of the characteristics of the genre and goes beyond the illustrated short story.

BDB-/ condition, stamps, some discoloration in places, a NICE piece.

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