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The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. A New Translation, by the Author of Roderick Random.
Engraved by: Unidentified artist, English, 18th century
Author: Alain René Le Sage (French, 1668–1747)
Publisher: Thomas Osborne (English, died in 1767)
Publisher: John Rivington (English, 1720–1792)
Author: Alain René Le Sage (French, 1668–1747)
Publisher: Thomas Osborne (English, died in 1767)
Publisher: John Rivington (English, 1720–1792)
1766
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 33 etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (vol. 1): 18.4 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2345a-d
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: T. Osborne, J. Rivington [et al.], 1766
Description(London: T. Osborne, J. Rivington [et al.], 1766) Duodecimo, four vols.; [v. 1] 162 leaves, plus 9 plates; [v.2] 134 ll., 8 pls.; [v.3] 150 ll., 8 pls.; [v. 4] 142 ll., 8 pls.; old gilt-stamped mottled brown calf.
Illustrations to Le Sage's novel.
Illustrations to Le Sage's novel.
ProvenanceEarly ownership inscription crossed out; Cary Tucker [inscription]; B. & J. F. Meehan, Export Booksellers, Bath [label]; acquired in 1916 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.