Click for full-size.
English Songs from Foreign Tongues
by Frederick W. Ricord
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
This is an inscribed copy of "English Songs from Foreign Tongues" by Frederick W. Ricord. 1879; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. The book is inscribed by the author on the title page, as follows: "Rev. C.D. Bradlee D.D. from the Author." The book is a collection of literary "songs" originally written in foreign languages that have been translated by the author. From the author's Preface: "In the specimens of songs here given, it has been the aim of the translator, as far as he could, to 'render the rhythm and music of the original into phrases of equal melody;' and he will be glad if it shall be found that he has succeeded in naturalizing some of the representative poets of other lands, and of introducing to favorable notices others of less renown." Foreign authors include Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Petrarch, Schiller, Heine, La Fontaine; Florian, Goethe, Rousseau, and many more...please see the photos for the complete list.
Condition:
Some light mottling to the cloth on the covers. A strip of cloth is missing at the top edge of the spine. Bright gilt on the front cover and spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the text pages are clean with no notable issues found. Author's inscription at the top of the title page. An 1884 newspaper clipped has been pinned to the half title page; an tanned outline of the clipping appears on the half title page and the facing blank end paper. "Antiquarian Society" embossed stamp at the upper-outer corner of the title page and dedication page. "Duplicate Sold" is stamped in ink at the top-left corner of the copyright page. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7513
- Title
- English Songs from Foreign Tongues
- Author
- Frederick W. Ricord
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1879
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- frederick ricord, english songs from foreign tongues, classic literature, Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Petrarch, Schiller, Heine, La Fontaine; Florian, Goethe, Rousseau
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature / Fiction;
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Copyright page
- The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
The Importance of Dust Jackets
Is the dust jacket of a book worth holding on to? Consider its form, its function, and its beauty. Learn more about dust jackets and their importance to your collection.
Is your family bible valuable?
While they may have sentimental value, bibles passed down through the family are not often worth a lot of money. Learn more...
