Ouida

1874 · 779P62 — Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz 1874. Leather. Good. 6" by 4.5". None. The Tauchnitz edition of Ouida's charming novel set in France in an interesting binding with a hand drawn artichoke flower to the front board. The Tauchnitz edition of this charming novel following a sixteen year old orphan as she walks from Brussels to Paris.By Maria Louise Rame written under the pseudonym Ouida.This edition was published by Bernhard Tauchnitz. Tauchnitz started his 'Collection of British Authors' in 1842 and it continued for almost exactly 100 years. By breaking with the European practise of ignoring British copyright law Tauchnitz was a driving force behind international agreements on international copyright protection. The goodwill he gained from British authors enabled him to be the principal continental publisher of English language works. He was often sent early proofs and so was able to first publish at the same time or very soon after the British publisher.Sixteen pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In an amateur half calf binding with paper to the boards with a hand drawn artichoke flower to the front board. Externally generally smart. Some marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the spine and extremities. Front endpaper is detached but present. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots. Good Bernhard Tauchnitz hardcover