Description: This is a rare 1845 (undated in book itself) mid-19th Century antique copy of ‘Select Popular Tales’ from the German of Musaeus. Printed by: Edward Lumley, London Bookseller: Burns & Lambert, 17 Portman Street and 63 Paternoster Row, London Fly-leaf inscription by the original owner “N Semple” dated 1858, and reference inside to the wood-cut engravings from a German illustrated edition dated 1842. The front and back cover panels are stamped in blind red with dramatic patterns, showing signs of rubbing/storage and the spine is stamped in gold (possibly gilt or leaf finish). Page end papers on all sides - top, side and bottom are gold edged. Six wood-cut engraving prints inside I don’t think this has ever been read, it’s in such fabulous condition. If you want more images, please get in touch. This will be posted full insured and tracked for peace of mind. Please see my other items, thank you
Price: 85 GBP
Location: The Lake District
End Time: 2024-12-04T14:31:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 38.28 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Classical
Publisher: Edward Lumley
Modified Item: No
Weight: 200g
Year Printed: 1845
Original/Facsimile: Original
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Illustrator: See Description
Fiction Subject: Classic Literature
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Gold Page Edges
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Author: Musaeus
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Unit Quantity: One
Character Family: Classics
