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The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. A New Translation, by the Author of Roderick Random.

(French, 1668–1747)
(English, died in 1767)
(English, 1720–1792)
1766
Place of PublicationLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with 33 etching and engravings
DimensionsOverall (vol. 1): 18.4 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit LineWilliam A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession number37.2345a-d
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
London: T. Osborne, J. Rivington [et al.], 1766
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.
Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
1748