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183762633London: Black and Armstrong 1837. 43 outline engravings by Retzsch. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. 1/4 calf. Rubbed and worn front cover detached. 43 outline engravings by Retzsch. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. Black and Armstrong unknown
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
1815213387Mainz: Florian Kupferberg 1815. Half Leather. Good Minus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Large. A very scarce copy of this 2 volume set. Bound in half leather with brown marbled boards. Text in German. An 1815 reprint the first edition being 1785. The leather spines have splitting with loss of 3 cm at the head and 3.5 cm at the tail of volume I. Loss of 4 cm to the head and 1.5 cm to the tail of the spine of volume II. The remaining leather spine has further splits to it. The board edges are rubbed and there is light rubbing to the front and rear boards. Ink stamps with faint lettering to the front end papers and title page and neat ink numbers to the front paste downs though no other evidence of these possibly being ex-library cancellations. An area of soiling to the rear paste down. Volume I - 495pp. Loss of pp 232 235 and 237 241 and 243 with creasing and short tears to the front fore edge of 233 which is loose. Splitting between pp 240 - 245 though the book remains firmly held tight with the cords. Several pages have creasing to the top corners and there is light foxing to the first few pages of the book. The pages are otherwise clean and tight. Volume II - 472pp. A wax mark to the front paste down. The pages appear a little wrinkled with several page corners being turned resulting in a neat crease. There is light foxing to the first few pages of the book. Some splitting between pp 226 - 227 at the tail of the spine though the book remains tightly bound by the cords. Tiny neat ink name signature to the tail of the last page. The pages remain clean and tight. A very scarce copy - more than acceptable despite the page loss - being an early edition of Schillers work. Florian Kupferberg hardcover
182532857London: Taylor and Hessey 1825. First Edition. With frontispiece portrait of Schiller engraved by Bull after Graff. 8vo bound in three quarter polished calf over marbled paper covered boards the spine with raised bands gilt decorated the compartments of the spine gilt tooled one compartment with lettering label gilt. vi 352pp. A good copy of the author's first book some light offsetting to the title from the frontispiece portrait some rubbing and light edge wear to the binding rear board tender and nearly detached. FIRST EDITION AND 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. As both an historian and essayist Thomas Carlyle was a pivotal thinker in nineteenth century Britain. He became the center of a circle of intellectuals in London that included John Stuart Mill Charles Dickens and George Eliot. Taylor and Hessey hardcover
1851TK0260London:: Henry G. Bohn 1851. 1851. Note: this is one of 4 volumes being the HISTORICAL segment of the Collected Works. Small 8vo. VIII 519 1 pp. Original full green gilt-stamped calf red calf spine label all edges gilt gilt-dentelles marbled endsheets by Westertons Hyde Park Corner Binders London. With a handsomely painted view of a man with his musket dog suggesting a British hunter probably for sport. Commissioned by Harrington's ca.1990s probably painted by a house-artist. Henry G. Bohn, 1851. unknown
1873CAT000983London: Chapman and Hall 1873. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Good Condition. Publisher's red cloth worn small tear to spine. Slightly shaken small tear with no loss to 215/216 a few other marks or blemishes. <br /> <br /> Over 1100 dishes - good sections on starches vinegars and beverages and sausages. Size: 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000983. Chapman and Hall hardcover
182527957London: Taylor and Hessey 1825. First Edition. With an engraved portrait frontispiece of Schiller. 8vo publisher's original cloth over boards the spine with a printed title label. viii 352 pp. A good copy in the original cloth. Some edge wear and a bit of chipping to the spine label the text-block loose between the covers. FIRST EDITION OF THOMAS CARLYLE'S FIRST ORIGINAL BOOK PUBLICATION. Taylor and Hessey hardcover
183867015London: A. Schloss 42 Great Russell Street British Museum 1838. First Edition in English 12mo pp. 7 10-162; original blue paper-covered boards brown muslin shelfback printed paper label on spine; binding slightly skewed strip of tape on verso of title page reinforcing a fault in the paper; all else very good. Gibbons was a Cornish author apparently disposed towards Schiller. She also translated his Lyrical Ballads and also published An Easter Offering 1845 and An Itinerary of Launceston 1865. A. Schloss, 42, Great Russell Street, British Museum unknown
18066607Gotha: Becker 1806. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo 190 x 114mm. 71pp. Late-19th-century half calf and marbled paper over boards spine gilt lettered monogram: ìE.M.î at foot of spine marbled endpapers; title stained at upper margin light occasional spots; lightly rubbed. First Edition. Count von Bentzel-Sternau was a German statesman and writer. He became minister of state and finance in the grand duchy of Frankfurt 1812. He published many popular satirical romances. Very scarce work published a year after Schiller's death. <br/><br/> Gotha: Becker 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
1825BOOKS075267ILondon: Printed for Taylor & Hessey 1825. HC. good 3/4 leather hardcover light edgewear light foxing. B&W frontis. Ligh edgewear to leather including top/bottom of spine. Light foxing on a few pages Marbled edges of book block and endpapers. Clean and tight copy. 352pp. Printed for Taylor & Hessey unknown
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
189540741San Francisco: Druck Louis Roesch. 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Cloth-backed leather boards. Dulled gilt titles. Decorative endpages. Some damping scattered foxing. Pages of commemoration for the Goethe-Schiller celebrations organized by the Germans of California San Francisco. Plates facsimiles and illustrated ads. ; quarto . Druck Louis Roesch hardcover
188399096George Barrie January 1883. Hardcover. Very Good. Almost like new fine unmarked copies; extra shipping ex USA George Barrie hardcover
18964320-122520<p>No Library Distinctions Slight toning else content appears as unread and unblemished with Black cloth covered boards displaying no minimal surface/edge wear as shown small bump head/heel of spine.</p><p>This book is from a 100 year old Jewish Temple library. Many books are from the 19th Century. Books were not written in at that time instead an index card with info. Am enclosing that card for you. Enjoy.</p><p> "Wallenstein" is a drama written by Friedrich Schiller and it consists of three parts: "Wallensteins Lager" Wallenstein's Camp "Die Piccolomini" The Piccolomini and "Wallenstein's Tod" Wallenstein's Death. The work centers around the historical figure Albrecht von Wallenstein a key military leader during the Thirty Years' War in Europe. </p><p><strong>Synopsis:</strong> The narrative explores Wallenstein's rise to power his complex character and the challenges he faces as he seeks to balance his ambitions with the interests of the Habsburg monarchy. </p><ol><li><strong>Wallensteins Lager</strong>: This part presents the soldiers gathered in Wallenstein's camp showcasing their conversations concerns and allegiances as they prepare for battle. It depicts the loyalty and discontent among the troops and highlights Wallenstein's charisma and leadership.</li></ol><p><!-- if !supportLists-->2. <!--endif--><strong>Die Piccolomini</strong>: This section focuses on the political intrigue involving Wallenstein and his close associates particularly through the eyes of the Piccolomini family. It delves into themes of loyalty betrayal and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the web of power struggles.</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->3. <!--endif--><strong>Wallenstein's Tod</strong>: While this part is not included in your synopsis request it continues the story leading to Wallenstein's eventual demise as he grapples with the consequences of his choices and the inevitability of betrayal from those he once considered allies.</p><p>The German type has been kept because the editor is of opinion that as long as it is used by the large majority of the German nation English students of German should be early accustomed to the German characters…… </p><p><strong>Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise </strong> Dated 11.28.20J #4320-122520 Biblio Updated 1.29.21 Img #5400 <strong>Updated Biblio 4.20.2525</strong></p> Cambridge, At The University Press hardcover
1844GEN36-C-5London : William Pickering 1844. Cloth. Good. 7" by 4.5". None. The Minor Poems of Schiller of the Second and Third Periods with a Few of Those of Earlier Date translated fro the most part into the same metres with the original by John Herman Merivale 1779 - 1844 an English barrister and man of letters. First edition thus. Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller 1759 - 1805 was a German poet philosopher historian and playwright. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown 'Ex-Libris. Bernard Warrington. Pickering Collection'. In a cloth binding. Externally generally smart but with slight wear to extremities marks and slight chipping to spine label fading to spine slight rubbing and marks to boards. Hinges strained. Internally generally firmly bound although strained in places. Bright and generally clean throughout with only slight foxing to endpapers and tidemarks to front endpapers. Good William Pickering hardcover
180115096Vernor and Hood London 1801. no edition stated. hardcover. Very Good. 18mo brown leather binding with gilt decoration and raised bands on spine binding is tight two plays by Gunther Schiller bound in one volume 99 and 172 pages" . Vernor and Hood, London hardcover
1873mon0004130786London: Bell & Daldy 1873. Hardcover. Acceptable. . 5-volume set. uniformly bound in half-leather with marbled boards endpapers and edges. covers show wear and rubbing some boards detached. bookplate on front pastedowns. pages tanned and clean. London: Bell & Daldy hardcover
1879mon0003119407Theo. Stroefer / Geo. Kirchner & 1879. Hardcover. Good. . Red tooled boards with gilt lettering and embellishments. General shelf/age wear some rubbing to boards. Foxing throughout still readable. Binding sturdy. Theo. Stroefer / Geo. Kirchner & hardcover
1871CM70905Leipzig: Teschen 1871. Purple cloth gilt spine title blind covers border decoration & all edges marbled; A very good copy; 134 pages. Size: 4.5"x6.5". Hardcover. Teschen Hardcover
1900BN3157A. Weichert 1900. Paperback. mit einer biographischen Einleitung von Heinrich Stiehler ein seltenes Sammlerstück! Ohne Jahresangabe ca. 1900 A. Weichert paperback
183052210050046Der Gebruder Hartmann Haag in Der Verlagshandlung 1830. Hardcover. Acceptable. Hardcover. SCARCE ORIGINAL 1830 PRINTING. Very thick book.1333 pages. Text unmarked. Pages still quite good.bright with some having very light foxing spots. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/scuffing and soiling. Bumped corners. Spine edge wear. Front hinge cracked but binding still intact. Previous owners bookplate on inside front cover. Gebundene Ausgabe. SELTENER ORIGINALDRUCK VON 1830. Sehr dickes Buch.1.333 Seiten. Text unmarkiert. Seiten noch recht gut . hell mit einigen sehr leichten Stockflecken. Einbände weisen Kantenverschleiß mit Abrieb/Scheuerstellen und Verschmutzung auf. Bestoßene Ecken. Rückenkantenverschleiß. Vorderes Scharnier gebrochen aber Bindung noch intakt. Exlibris des Vorbesitzers auf der Innenseite des Vorderdeckels.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Der Gebruder Hartmann, Haag, in Der Verlagshandlung hardcover
18225031Stuttgart and Tubingen Leipzig Weimar: J G Cotta Wilhelm Vogel Gebruder Hoffmann 1822. Good. Schiller's complete works in the edition of J G Cotta from the early 1820s. This small format edition is bound in uniform half calf over marbled boards. The bindings are worn but intact. In several cases the leather spines are severely worn and abraded but in no case are the boards detached. This example of the Cotta edition comprises 18 volumes of the works followed by seven supplementary volumes issued by Vogel in Leipzig and the single volume life published by the Hoffmann brothers in Weimar. The books have brown endpapers and being printed on high quality paper the text is in general fine throughout. Good 1822 J G Cotta, Wilhelm Vogel, Gebruder Hoffmann hardcover
184150451Paris: Charpentier 1841. Fine. Charpentier Paris 1841 11 x 18.50 cm relié New edition of the French translation. Half navy blue glazed calf binding smooth spine decorated with double gilt compartments gilt friezes at head and tail one joint showing traces of rubbing marbled paper boards marbled endpapers and pastedowns marbled edges pastiche romantic binding. Handsome copy. Scattered foxing. Charpentier 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