Author: Friedrich de la Motte Fouque; Madame de Montolieu
Title: Ondine
Description: Paris, Arthus Bertrand, 1822. Leather. The third edition in French of this popular romantic novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, illustrated with a frontispiece. The third edition in French.A classic early German romance, 'Undine' tells the tale of the titular water spirit and Huldbrand the knight, whom she marries in order to gain a soul. Illustrated with a frontispiece.Originally written in German by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque. This edition was translated by Isabelle de Montolieu, who wrote the first French translation of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'Persuasion&apos.Bookplate of Susan Louisa Foljambe to the front paste down. Susan, nee Cavendish, was the second husband of Cecil Foljambe, the 1st Earl of Liverpool. Bookplate of Josceline Grove to the verso of the front endpaper. Ink inscription of Caroline Cavendish to the title page.Collated, complete. In a rebacked full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and some minor marks to the boards. A small amount of loss of leather to the rear board. Spine is a little faded. Bookplate to the front paste down and to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots. Ink inscription to the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Ondine undine friedrich de la motte fouque isabelle de montolieu undine Not Stated


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