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184425819Stuttgart und Tubigen: J.G. Cotta 1844. First Impression. Hardcover. In exceptionally good condition. Oktav 20.5cm/8inches Vollchromprägung Rhein grünen Tuch Staub sans Jacken Vol. paginiert von denen jeder mit einem gravierten-und Gewebe-geschützten frontis sowie Textplatten Illustrierte. Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller 1759 - 1805 war ein deutscher Dichter Philosoph Historiker und Dramatiker. Während der letzten 17 Jahre seines Lebens schlug Schiller eine produktive und ziemlich kompliziert Freundschaft mit Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Sie diskutierten häufig Fragen der Ästhetik und Schiller Goethe angeregt um Werke die er als Skizzen links beenden. Die Freundschaft führte zu dem was heute als Weimarer Klassik bezeichnet. Die beiden arbeiteten auch zusammen auf Xenien eine Sammlung von kurzen satirischen Gedichte in denen sowohl Schiller und Goethe Herausforderung Gegner um ihre philosophische Vision. Er ist vielleicht am besten für Kanadier und Amis bekannt als der Schöpfer des 1804 spielen Wilhelm Tell die Gioachino Rossinis Ouvertüre zu 1829 eine Oper mit dem gleichen Namen inspiriert und die den Titelsong der TV-Serie Lone Ranger in den 1950er Jahren wurde. Im Jahr 1839 fünf Jahre vor der Veröffentlichung dieser Bände in Stuttgart die Stadt Stuttgart errichtet ein Statut in Schillers Speicher auf einem Platz umbenannt Schillerplatz. Im September 2008 wurde Friedrich Schiller durch das Publikum von dem deutsch-französischen Fernsehsender Arte als die zweitwichtigste in Europa nach Dramatiker William Shakespeare gewählt. Bitte zögern Sie nicht um Angaben und / oder zusätzliche Schnappschüsse erkundigen. Octavo 20.5cm/8inches full chrome-embossed Rhine green cloth sans dust jackets paginated by volume each of which is Illustrated with an engraved -and tissue-protected- frontis as well as textual plates. Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller 1759 1805 was a German poet philosopher historian and playwright. During the last seventeen years of his life Schiller struck up a productive and quite complicated friendship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. They frequently discussed issues concerning aesthetics and Schiller encouraged Goethe to finish works he left as sketches. This friendship led to what is now referred to as Weimar Classicism. The two also worked together on Xenien a collection of short satirical poems in which both Schiller and Goethe challenge opponents to their philosophical vision. He is perhaps best known to Canadians and Yanks as the creator of the 1804 play William Tell which inspired Gioachino Rossinis 1829 overture to an opera of the same name and which became the theme song of the Lone Ranger television series in the 1950s. In 1839 five years prior to the publication of these volumes in Stuttgart The city of Stuttgart erected a statute in Schillers memory on a square renamed Schillerplatz. In September 2008 Friedrich Schiller was voted by the audience of the Franco-German television channel Arte as the second most important playwright in Europe after William Shakespeare. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional snapshots. In exceptionally good condition. Hardcover. 22015 <br/><br/> J.G. Cotta hardcover
182527701London: Taylor and Hessey 1825. First Edition. With frontis portrait of Schiller engraved by Bull after Graff. 8vo in the scarce original textured cloth paper label on the spine printed in black. vi 352pp. A near fine copy of the author's first book some offsetting to the title from the frontis portrait light edge wear light wear to the spine label not affecting lettering. A VERY EARLY WORK BY ONE THE GREATEST SOCIAL COMMENTATORS OF HIS TIME. Carlyle's thinking was heavily influenced by German idealism and he established himself as an expert on German literature. He was well suited to craft this fine biography of the famous German poet philosopher physician historian and playwright. Taylor and Hessey hardcover
180922429Genève Geneva: J.J. Paschoud 1809. Fine. J.J. Paschoud Genève Geneva 1809 13.50 x 20.50 cm relié First edition of this adaptation of Schiller's drama and its important preface established by Benjamin Constant. Half hazel sheep binding smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets slightly faded at foot speckled edges tiny wormhole at foot of one hinge. Dampstain to head of final leaves otherwise a handsome copy. J.J. Paschoud unknown
182636098Carlsruhe Karlsruhe: In bureau der deutschen classiker 1826. Fine. In bureau der deutschen classiker Carlsruhe Karlsruhe 1826 10.50 x 19 cm relié New edition in German the first having appeared in 1800. Contemporary full vellum binding. Smooth spine decorated with 5 fleurons and roulettes. Red morocco title-label. Title-label rubbed. Vellum soiled. Wallenstein is a dramatic trilogy. The three parts are Wallenstein's Camp The Piccolomini and The Death of Wallenstein. The trilogy features generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein Duke of Friedland commander of Ferdinand II's army. He chooses to forge a secret alliance with the Swedes thus plotting against the Emperor. Unmasked by certain officers including Ottavio Piccolomini the situation balances between pro and anti-Wallenstein factions. He will be assassinated for having overshadowed imperial power. The play is considered one of the greatest German plays. Armorial bookplate Alford House. In bureau der deutschen classiker hardcover
1844191875Stuttgart & Tübingen: J. G. Cotta'sche Verlag 1844. A smartly bound set of Schiller's collected works including his poetry plays translations and belles lettres. 10 vols octavo 190 x 122 mm. Engraved portrait frontispiece to vol. I. Contemporary green half calf raised bands tooled in gilt red morocco labels marbled sides brown endpapers edges red. Contemporary heraldic bookplate of George Giles Worcestershire. Spines lightly sunned calf a little marked rubbing to sides and extremities sporadic spotting and browning to contents. A very good set. hardcover
18362839Budapest: Magyar Tudós Társaság 1836. First Hungarian edition. In contemporary half leather. Worn contemporary half-leather binding with the owner's notes in pencil. First Hungarian edition. In contemporary half leather. 201 p. Name entry of István Kovács Nábrádi 1839-1919 actor theater director chief accountant of the actors' association. Magyar Tudós Társaság unknown
180349826Tübingen Cotta'schen Buchandlung 1803. Large measuring 225x14 cm and uncut ! with the orig. blank blue wrapper. No backstrip. Closed tears to fronwrapper. A small nick to paper on foot of title-page. A bit of browning to the first few leaves. Internally clean printed on good paper. XIV 162 pp. 1 leaf with "Druckfehler". <br/><br/><em>First edition first issue. On p. XIV line 23 "ebendig" instead of "lebendig" on p. 162 only 2 corrections "Zu verbessern". </em> unknown
18838774Philadelphia: George Barrie. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1883. 1st thus. Hardcover. due to size additional shipping cost required 1883 1st Edition Thus Complete in 4 Volumes Large 4to 23 cm x 30 cm ; 3/4 Brown Leather Over Grey/Black Leather Boards Gilt Title & Borders; 5 Raised Bands w Gilt Decorated Compartments Title Author; All Edges Gilt; Decorative End-Papers Heavily Illustrated Throughout. In Very Good condition with strong spines showing no starting or cracking unusual given the weight of these volumes strong hinges showing no separation or starting inner contents exceptionally clean and appear unread. Outer covers show some general rubbing and shelf-wear: rubbing to the joints and edges but again absolutely no separation starting or looseness in the page-block; some rubbing and reading-wear to the spines but no cracking or flaking. Leather is well hydrated with no chipping or brittleness; minor corner and edge-wear. In all a very handsome set. Due to the value of this item it will be shipped with insurance and signature confirmation at no additional cost to the buyer. SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION IS NON-NEGOTIABLE. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . George Barrie hardcover
1883317153Philadelphia: Barrie 1883. hardcover. very good. Biographical introduction by Hjalmar H. Boyesen. Illustrated by the Greatest German Artists with full page plates and illustrations throughout the text. 4 volumes. Thick 4tos bound in older 3/4 brown morocco with ornately gilt spines all edges gilt. Leather rubbed and some joints/hinges repaired. Philadelphia: Geroge Barrie 1883. Very good.<br/> <br/> Barrie unknown
184419235<p><b>1844 EXQUISITE Friedrich Schiller Historical Tragedy Play German Theater BINDING</b></p><p><i>"The voice of the majority is no proof of justice." </i></p><p>– Schiller <i>Maria Stuart</i></p><p>Friedrich Schiller was a prominent 18th-century German poet and playwright known for his philosophical dramas. He was greatly influenced by friend and fellow poet Johann von Goethe but was well respected for his historical tragic plays such as '<i>Don Carlo'</i> '<i>Mary Stuart'</i> and '<i>William Tell'</i>. This 1844 German printing of his works is bound in stunning ornate leather binding beautifully decorated with gold-embossed décor on the spine.</p><p>Item number: #19235</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>SCHILLER Friedrich von</p><p><b><i>Schillers sämmtliche Werke</i></b></p><p>Stuttgart & Tübingen : Cotta 1844.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages; 10 volumes in 5 tomes</p><p>o Tome I</p><p> Vol. 1 – XVI 423 1 </p><p> Vol. 2 – 6 411 1</p><p>o Tome II</p><p> Vol. 3 – 6 422</p><p> Vol. 4 – 6 441 1</p><p>o Tome III</p><p> Vol. 5 – 6 372</p><p> Vol. 6 – 6 520</p><p>o Tome IV</p><p> Vol. 7 – 6 364</p><p> Vol. 8 – 6 466</p><p>o Tome V</p><p> Vol. 9 – 6 564</p><p> Vol. 10 – 6 465 1</p><p>· Provenance: Handwritten</p><p>o <i>Harriet May Mason 1851</i></p><p>o <i>Rev. Charles James Barnard 1851</i></p><p> Rev. Charles James Barnard 1797-1868 was Rector of Bigby and Vicar of Roxby. He was also listed as a Midshipman in the Royal Navy and took part in the Bombardment of Algiers—an attempt in 1816 by Britain and the Netherlands to end the slavery practices of Omar Agha the Dey of Algiers.</p><p>o <i>Louisa Harriet Althaus 1877</i></p><p> Louisa Harriet Althaus was a British linguist primarily known in her field for promoting the growth of German studies—and the study of foreign languages in general—in the United Kingdom. </p><p>· Language: German</p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p>o Gilt tooled Moroccan leather</p><p>· Size: ~8.25in X 5.5in 21cm x 14cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>19235</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Cotta hardcover
18756444Bremen: J. Kuhtmann 1875. First edition 5 volumes 8vo pp. 8 16 756; 2 758; 2 538; 2 639; 4 791 xx; contemporary half calf over paper-covered marbled boards scuffed vol. 5 joint cracked; very good or better. Definitive dictionary of Middle Low German. From the library of the runic archaeologist George Stephens. J. Kuhtmann unknown
186740477Stuttgart: J. G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung 1867. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Large octavo. App. 8000pp. Original three quarter leather over marbled boards with gilt tooling and lettering on spine; raised bands. Decorative color edges. Marbled endpapers. The set was published by the Cotta'sche Buchhandlung from 1867–1876. Rare as complete set. Text in German Gothic script. Leather with some scuffing and chipping along edges Ex-Libris of L. Ricard-Abenheimer on inside front covers of first 16 volumes red and black with Putten head and modern design Ex-Libris of Eugen Katz in last volume. Overall a very impressive set of this Schiller edition in very good condition. Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller 1759–1805 was on of the great German poets and playwrights of all time. Also known as a philosopher physician scientist and historian Schiller struck up a productive though complicated friendship with the influential and famous Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Their intense relationship and exchange discussing issues concerning aesthetics led to a period that now often is referred to as Weimar Classicism. J. G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung hardcover
182185308Paris: Ladvocat 1821. Fine. Ladvocat Paris 1821 13 x 21 cm 6 Volumes reliés First collected edition in French translation by Baron Prosper Brugière de Barante. One lithographed portrait as frontispiece. Lengthy biographical notice on the life and writings of the author. This translation enterprise was the first to aim at being exhaustive of Schiller's theatre. It was decisive for knowledge of the writer in France which did not see a new complete translation of his theatre until 2005. Contemporary half black glazed calf binding with corners signed Bibolet at the foot of the first volume famous binder of the Restoration and binder to Talleyrand. Raised spine decorated with compartments fillets and rolls at head and foot. Traces of rubbing particularly on boards and corners. Gilding somewhat faded but handsome copy. Some pale scattered foxing. Contains: The Robbers The Conspiracy of Fiesco Intrigue and Love The Maid of Orleans Mary Stuart Wallenstein's Camp The Piccolomini The Death of Wallenstein The Bride of Messina William Tell Homage of the Arts The Misanthrope Don Carlos Demetrius. Notes fragments prefaces. Ladvocat hardcover
190061932Leipzig und Wien: Bibliograpisches Institut 1900. 29 vols. 8vo. Uniformly bound in contemporary half brown morocco with red leather title labels. Very fine. 29 vols. 8vo. Bibliograpisches Institut unknown
19009598BIBLIOGRAPHISCHES INSTITUT 1900. 1. softcover. BIBLIOGRAPHISCHES INSTITUT paperback
18910002197PHILADELPHIA VALLEY FORGE VIRGINIA. Good. 1891. On offer is a fascinating original historic 1891 manuscript relic of one man's sojourn 25 years after the fact to many of the Civil War's battle sites. Handwritten by Schiller B. Hermann as identified on the front cover plus his business card tucked in from Portland Oregon he was the son of Oregon politician Binger Hermann 1843-1926. From April through May he writes in a 3" x 4.5" book 40 or so pages of notes first visiting Philadelphia and Valley Forge. The other entries for the most part center on the Civil War battlefields in Virginia. He describes the sites 25 years on with some riveting imagery. The back of the notebook contains names of the caretakers books etc. Here are some snippets: "Washington's teeth seen in a Dentist window worn by him at Valley Forge 1775 . They are a solid piece of bone with the teeth cut in." there is a small drawing. Appomattox - Clover growing the field ground very dry Court House built in 1840 old Orchard where two armies met and the "Apple tree" - "Quick disappearance of the tree after the surrender even the roots." He sees "two darkies driving the hogs and playing their Banjoes & Singing." Petersburg - "I took a Hack and drove out to the Battle-ground. Sandy country.Peanuts & tobacco abound.25 cts admission is charge by Mr. Griffiths a very well posted gentleman. Hermann talks of battle between Beauregard Lee and Grant. "Grant's line and his breast works extended for 23 miles and they can all be plainly seen.Grant's men tunnelled under them from the west under the brow of the hill all of which still remain though sunken in some places." "We next drove to the National Cemetery where like the remains of 6500 dead about 500 know. The people of Richmond never visit these National Cemeteries and on Decoration Day the Negroes decorate the National and the whites Hollywood Cemetery." Writes of Pocohontas sites: Train to Seven Pines Fair Oaks - went across battlefield with Jim Lynes after buying relics from him. "Confeds are buried on every side in some places they are so thick that their bones protrude above the ground. The ground where corn was growing 37 years ago is now covered thickly with pine timber 60 feet high.The cannon ruts still remain showing how soft the ground was when battle fought." Gaines's Mill Chickahominy Cold Harbor - "Many soldiers lie here this being a fierce battle. Confeds. used Union Dead for pillows.We now drove to Cold Harbor about 3 miles distant.and conversed with Mrs. Savage the Superintendent.Country much cultivated - corn rows." Mentions Grant Lee. Mr. Savage was in war. Overall G.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF SCHILLER B. HERMANN BATTLEFIELD SITES VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR PORTLAND OREGON BINGER HERMANN VALLEY FORGE APPOMATTOX SEVEN PINES PETERSBURG TRAVEL AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . unknown
1826450114Stuttgart und Tübingen: In der J.G. Cotta’schen Buchhandlung 1826. Hardcover. Very Good. 18 volumes. A complete set in original turquoise paper-covered boards with contemporary paper spine labels titled in manuscript. Bookplate of the American painter Diana Heiskell on the front pastedown of Vol. 1 only. The front free endpaper of Vol. 1 is partly adhered to the facing pastedown contemporary pencil manuscript laid-in Vol. 3 small contemporary owner's name in Vols. 7 and 8. Rubbing and some wear to the edges of the boards and corners the spine labels are toned and rubbed including some that are partially illegible very good overall. Neatly housed in the original cardboard box covered with the same turquoise paper on the inside opening edges and marbled paper on the outer sides. The box measures about 15†x 5 ½†and is 4†deep in good condition with wear to the edges and some splitting along the seams. An early complete set in publisher's boards together with the exceedingly rare original box. In der J.G. Cotta’schen Buchhandlung hardcover
1825093580London: N 1825. With a translation by J. P. Collier. Illustrated with sixteen engravings in outline by Henry Moses from the designs of Ritsch. Text in German and English. Pp. 32last colophon16 engraved plates with blank interleaves; med. 4to; nineteenth century dark green morocco the boards featuring a hand-painted coloured floral border incorporating leafy sprays and dragons all within single gilt rule gilt edges neatly rebacked with the original gilt lettered and ruled backstrip laid on the boards slightly marked and rubbed corners a trifle bruised; a.e.g.; hinges strengthened early inscription partially removed on upper free endpaper scattered light foxing and occasional slight soiling; Septimus Prowett London 1825. N unknown
1885252654Philadelphia: George Barrie 1885. hardcover. very good. 18 volumes 10 volumes of Goethe and 8 volumes of Schiller. Profusely illustrated with numerous head and tail pieces 648 in-text illustrations 128 full-page wood engravings and over full-page mounted steel engravings. 4to 3/4 black morocco over green silk moire boards decoratively gilt spine top edges gilt. Philadelphia New York & Boston: George Barrie 1885. A fine set with some slightly rubbed spines.<br/> <br/> George Barrie unknown
1900129287Boston: Francis A. Niccolls c.1900. Finely bound example of the Connoisseur edition of the works of Schiller number 34 of only 150 sets printed. Octavo 10 volumes bound in full red morocco ornate gilt tooling to the spine with pastedowns of red leather borders and central green morocco panel with floral decorations at the corners and a central gilt sprig of flowers plates in two states printed on laid paper with deckled edges. Bookplates on versos of the moire green silk endpapers of New York industrialist John K. MacGowan. In fine condition. An exceptional set. Friedrich Schiller was a German playwright poet and philosopher. During the last seventeen years of his life Schiller developed a productive if complicated friendship with the already famous and influential Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. They frequently discussed issues concerning aesthetics and Schiller encouraged Goethe to finish works that he had left as sketches. This relationship and these discussions led to a period now referred to as Weimar Classicism. They also worked together on Xenien a collection of short satirical poems in which both Schiller and Goethe challenge opponents of their philosophical vision. Francis A. Niccolls hardcover
1832355490721064London: Henry Colburn 1832. Hard Cover. London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley 1832. The first illustrated edition the 3rd edition overall being the revised corrected and illustrated edition with a new introduction by the author. SECOND PRINTING OF THE THIRD EDITION of the first revised edition of Shelley's masterpiece and the first edition to contain an illustration of the monster by Theodor von Holst. First printing of engraved frontispiece and additional engraved title page dated 1831 but with the 1832 printed title page. The frontispiece depicts the monster coming to life. Bound in contemporary 1/2 tan calf marbled boards 5 raised bands to the spine spine tooled in gilt and blind gilt lettered black spine label Inner and outer hinges still firm head and foot of spine very slightly rubbed; none of the usual foxing to the frontispiece and title page; inner text really clean. Overall a very good copy which has the number 1 in gilt to the third compartment of the spine. This comes together with a similarly bound first edition of "The Ghost-Seer!" by Frederick Schiller London: Colburn and Bentley 1831 which has an engraved frontispiece by Theodor von Holst of the "Greek Lady" appearing out of the new coffin with the Ghost Seer pointing. First printing of engraved frontispiece and additional engraved title page dated 1831 this being Vol 2 of two volumes. The first volume being of course bound up with Frankenstein. The frontispiece depicts a "grey-bearded old man kneeling before the monument and praying fervently". Also bound in similar contemporary style to the "Frankenstein" but without the marbled end-papers. Overall a VG copy For the 2 books now smartly covered in removable clear acetate. Photographs/scans available upon request. Henry Colburn hardcover
1849140949148London: Richard Bentley 1849. First Illustrated Edition. Near Fine. The fourth reissue of the first illustrated edition of Frankenstein with the long introduction by the Author. There were only three editions of Frankenstein authorized by the author: the first three-volume edition published anonymously in 1818 with a preface by Percy Bysshe Shelley; the second two-volume edition 1823 which included her name and was overseen and slightly edited by her father William Godwin; and this third edition in one volume with a preface by Shelley herself. This is the final Bentley edition which was first published in 1831 and reissued in 1832 1836 1839 and 1849. <p>Bound in publisher's brown cloth with decorative stamping in blind on boards and in gilt on spine printed advertisement endpapers. In one volume as issued with the English translation of another Gothic classic Schiller’s The Ghost-Seer. xii 202 2 163 1 pp. illustrated with engraved frontispiece by Theodor von Holst. Near Fine with light rubbing to extremities and minor bumping to corners. Light foxing to textblock edges and contents heavier at title and frontis. "Wrigglesworth's Library" written in old hand to first page of each novel "Mary Shelley" written in pencil to Frankenstein title page for the benefit of those living under a rock. Lyles B10a.<br /> <br /> <p>A crisp unrestored copy of the fourth reissue of Bentley's 1831 revised Frankenstein the basis for most of the future printings of the novel and the first to depict the Monster. Richard Bentley unknown
1839002486London: Richard Bentley 1839 1839. THIRD EDITION FOURTH PRINTING of the first revised edition of Shelley's masterpiece and the last to contain an illustration with the first printing of the engraved frontis and additional engraved title-page dated 1831. The frontis depicting the creature coming to life. Bound in contemporary 1/2 tan calf blind tooled spine hand written paper spine label. Early repair to front hinge text clean and bright some minor foxing or offsetting to the engraved frontis and title-page overall still a GOOD copy of a book becoming increasingly difficult to find. According to RBH only 4 copies of this printing have appeared at auction in the last 25 years. In her introduction Shelley contextualizes the creation of her tale: "It proved a wet ungenial summer and incessant rain often confined us for days to the house. Some volumes of ghost stories translated from the German into French fell into our hands. 'We will each write a ghost story' said Lord Byron; and his proposition was acceded to" This printing was apparently issued with and without the additional engraved frontis dated 1831. We can only assume that additional copies of the 1831 frontis had finally run out with this printing. OCLC/WorldCat locate 9 copies of the 1839 edition 7 without the engraved frontis and only 2 with. London: Richard Bentley, 1839 unknown
1839005001London: Richard Bentley 1839 1839. THIRD EDITION FOURTH PRINTING of the first revised edition of Shelley's masterpiece and the last to contain an illustration with the first printing of the engraved frontis and additional engraved title-page dated 1831. The frontis depicting the creature coming to life. Bound in the publisher's original blind stamped straight grained brown/maroon cloth engraved bookplate of Arnold Henry Robson to front pastedown. Spine expertly relined inner hinges strengthened spine and cover edges slightly sunned text clean and bright some minor foxing or offsetting to the engraved frontis and title-page overall still a GOOD copy of a book becoming increasingly difficult to find. According to RBH only 4 copies of this printing have appeared at auction in the last 25 years. In her introduction Shelley contextualizes the creation of her tale: "It proved a wet ungenial summer and incessant rain often confined us for days to the house. Some volumes of ghost stories translated from the German into French fell into our hands. 'We will each write a ghost story' said Lord Byron; and his proposition was acceded to" This printing was apparently issued with and without the additional engraved frontis dated 1831. We can only assume that additional copies of the 1831 frontis had finally run out with this printing. OCLC/WorldCat locate 9 copies of the 1839 edition 7 without the engraved frontis and only 2 with. London: Richard Bentley, 1839 hardcover