The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves, T. Smollet, 2 Vols bound as one, Joseph Winman, London 1783

This attractive, compact, full calf leather volume contains Tobias Smollett's fourth novel, The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves, first published serially in 1760-61 and in book form in 1762. One of Smollett's most overtly comic novels, it draws strongly upon the tradition of Cervantes' Don Quixote, following the eccentric Sir Launcelot as he travels through eighteenth-century England attempting to revive the ideals of medieval chivalry and right the wrongs he encounters. Through his adventures, Smollett combines satire, farce and social observation, directing his humour at contemporary manners, institutions and abuses of justice. This appealing 1783 edition comprises two volumes bound together in a single pocket-sized volume, each retaining its own engraved frontispiece.

The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves, by T. Smollet, M.D., Author of Roderick Random. Two volumes bound as one.

Printed for Joseph Wenman, Fleet Street, London, 1783. (ESTC T55390).

A very good full calf leather hardback with detailed gilt tooling to spine and red and green morocco title panels. Some light rubbing to spine, and covers with light wear commensurate with age.

A few light spots to endpapers, which also have previous owners' inscriptions. Text is clear and clean. The two volumes are bound as one, each with its own engraved frontispiece.

Text in English.

133pp (including frontispiece) + (2) Publisher's list + 145pp (including frontispiece).

Dimensions: approximately 129mm high x 76mm wide x 23mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 130g (unpacked).