Click for full-size.
Schiller’s Works Illustrated by the Greatest German Artists, Edited by J. G. Fischer with Biographical Introduction by Hjalmar H. Boyesen, Ph. D
by Friedrich Schiller
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Seller
-
North Tonawanda, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Philadelphia: 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 .
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Old Editions Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8774
- Title
- Schiller’s Works Illustrated by the Greatest German Artists, Edited by J. G. Fischer with Biographical Introduction by Hjalmar H. Boyesen, Ph. D
- Author
- Friedrich Schiller
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Publisher
- George Barrie
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1883
- Keywords
- Literature, History, Poetry, Theatre, Plays, Philosophy, Germany, GERMAN Literature, Weimar Classicism
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Old Editions Inc.
MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AmEx and PayPal accepted. Items may be returned within thirty (30) days of receipt, provided they are in the same condition as when ordered. NY residents must add 8.75% sales tax. Heavy or oversized items will require extra postage; international shipping may need to be quoted. All items subject to prior sale.
About the Seller
Old Editions Inc.
Biblio member since 2017
North Tonawanda, New York
About Old Editions Inc.
We're no ordinary bookstore! Used and rare books; prints and original artwork, first and limited editions; fine bindings; historical documents; collectible magazines, postcards, and memorabilia. There's a lot more here than you might expect. We're one of the country's largest open antiquarian bookstores. If you are seeking something specific you don't see listed in our online inventory, please contact us to check our offline stock for you.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- 1st Thus
- This indicates that this is not the first appearance of a book in print, but that this is the first appearance in a...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Cleaning and repairing leather books
Wondering how to take care of the leather books in your collection? Renowned book care expert Bern Marcowitz explains how and when to clean and repair leather books.
Positive Representation Matters
Books transmit cultural values and can shape the views of society. Learn more about the history of American literature in Collecting Children’s Literature by Writers and Educators of the Harlem Renaissance.
