ASHENDENE PRESS -- CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). The History of the Valorous and Wittie Knight-Errant Don Quixote of the Mancha. Chelsea: Ashendene Press, 1927-1928. 2 volumes, 2° (430 x 308mm). Engraved foliated initials and borders by W.M. Quick and George H. Ford after Louise Powell, headings, shoulder notes and small portions of text printed in red. Contemporary white pigskin by W.H. Smith and Son, with their stamp, gilt title on spine, uncut (some light staining). Provenance: William Henry Smith, 3rd Viscount Hambleden (1903-1948; book label).

ASHENDENE PRESS -- CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). The History of the Valorous and Wittie Knight-Errant Don Quixote of the Mancha. Chelsea: Ashendene Press, 1927-1928. 2 volumes, 2° (430 x 308mm). Engraved foliated initials and borders by W.M. Quick and George H. Ford after Louise Powell, headings, shoulder notes and small portions of text printed in red. Contemporary white pigskin by W.H. Smith and Son, with their stamp, gilt title on spine, uncut (some light staining). Provenance: William Henry Smith, 3rd Viscount Hambleden (1903-1948; book label).

LIMITED EDITION, THE W.H. SMITH COPY. The printing commenced in November 1925 and finished in May 1927. The two volumes were the first to be printed in Ptolemy type. One of 225 copies on Batchelor handmade paper; another 25 copies were printed on vellum. Hornby XXXVI. (2)