Author: Septimus Globus; Johann August Apel
Title: Der Freischutz Travestie
Description: London, C. Baldwyn, 1824 . First edition. Leather. The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie&apos. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding. In a half crushed morocco signed binding, with the stamp of Henry Sotheran to the verso of the front free endpaper, and the stamp of Bayntun-Riviere to the recto of the rear free endpaper.The very scarce most desirable issue of this work, which was issued in four states: hand-coloured, india proof, large paper, small paper. This, the hand-coloured copy with plates on whatman paper, is the most scarce and most desirable. Cohn, 'George Cruikshank; a Catalogue Raisonne', 36.Illustrated with twelve hand-coloured plates by British caricaturist and book illustrator George Cruikshank. Collarted, complete.With the endpapers renewed.A wonderful edition of the English translation of this German opera, first performed in Berlin in 1821, and with a plot based on August Apel's 'Der Freischutz&apos. In a half crushed morocco signed binding, with gilt detailing. Endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with the odd spot and light handling marks throughout. Hand-coloured plates exceptionally vibrant. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: sotheran bayntun-riviere cruikshank Johann August Apel bayntun-riviere George Cruikshank


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