Miguel de Cervantes; James Mabbe

The Spanish Lady and Two Other Stories from Cervantes

Oxford and London, Oxford University Press; Humphrey Milford, 1928 . Cloth. The first thus of this illustrated edition of Cervantes's short stories with illustrations by Douglas Percy Bliss, and in the original dust wrapper. First thus of The Spanish Lady and Two Other Stories From Cervantes in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. An illustrated edition, translated from the original by James Mabbe 1640.With illustrations in black and white and in colour throughout the text by Douglas Percy Bliss, a Scottish painter and conservationist. A lovely edition of this collection of short stories from the fourteenth and fifteenth century Early Modern Spanish writer.  In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The hinges are slightly strained but firm. The dust wrapper is worn, with small closed tears to the extremities, creasing, and age toning. Notably, there is a large closed tear to the rear, some slight loss to the tail of the spine, and two closed tears to the joint of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Douglas Percy Bliss. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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Buchzahl: 854W33

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Cervantes Spanish Ladie Douglas Percy Bliss Spanish Ladie Douglas Percy Bliss

Cervantes; James Mabbe [trans.]

The Spanish Ladie and Two Other Stories from Cervantes

Oxford , Oxford University Press , 1928. Cloth. Short anthology of three tales by Cervantes with illustrations by Douglas Percy Bliss, first edition thus. Containing 'The Spanish Ladie,' 'The Jealous Husband,' and 'The Liberall Lover' by Cervantes, rendered into English by James Mabbe and adorned with both black and white and colourful illustrations in text by Scottish painter Douglas Percy Bliss, first thus. Presentation copy inscribed by the illustrator to title page, 'With all good wishes, Douglas Percy Bliss.' Complete with unclipped dust wrapper.  In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding over paper covered boards. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Previous ownership ink inscription to front pastedown. Inscribed and signed by artist to title page. Dust wrapper unclipped and very smart with minor shelf wear only, light chipping to head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Douglas Percy Bliss. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Buchzahl: 834A9

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: first editions cervantes illustrated douglas percy bliss cervantes Douglas Percy Bliss

A von Chamisso; Wilhelm Hauff; Dr A S Rappopor

The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man by A. Von Chamisso and the Cold Heart by Wilhelm Hauff with an Introduction by Dr A.S. Rappopor Illustrated by Forster Robson

London, Holden and Hardingham, 1913. Leather. This book contains two works of fiction by A. von Chamisso and Wilhelm Hauff with an introduction Dr A. S. Rappoport. It includes many tipped in colour plates on brown paper with titled tissue guards and further plates and illustrations by Forster Robson Leather bound copy with gilt titles and detail to spine. Book is bound with the original green and gilt cloth cover and spine tipped in. Wilhelm Hauff (November 29, 1802 – November 18, 1827) was a German poet and novelist. Considering his brief life, Hauff was an extraordinarily prolific writer. The freshness and originality of his talent, his inventiveness, and his genial humour have won him a high place among the southern German prose writers of the early nineteenth century. Adelbert von Chamisso (January 30, 1781 – August 21, 1838), was a German poet and botanist. As a poet Chamisso's reputation stands high, Frauenliebe und -leben (1830) (a cycle of lyrical poems which was set to music by Robert Schumann, by Carl Loewe, and by Franz Paul Lachner) being particularly famous. Also noteworthy are Schloss Boncourt and Salas y Gomez. In estimating his success as a writer, it should be remembered that he was cut off from his native language. He often deals with gloomy or repulsive subjects; and even in his lighter and gayer productions there is an undertone of sadness or of satire. In the lyrical expression of the domestic emotions he displays a fine felicity, and he knew how to treat with true feeling a tale of love or vengeance. Die LÃÂ
¶ wenbraut may be taken as a sample of his weird and powerful simplicity; and Vergeltung is remarkable for a pitiless precision of treatment. In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. There is some mild wear tot he extremities including some bumping to the top and bottom of the spine. The front board is detached but present. The binding is tight and firm and the rear cover is firmly attached. Internally the book is generally clean and bright apart from some mild spotting in places. The pages are rough cut as called for. There is an ownership plate for a J. Grenville Hamilton to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: Forster Robson. Good .

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Buchzahl: LTH11-F-1

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Chamisso Poet Botanist Humour Poet Forster Robson

A von Chamisso; Wilhelm Hauff

The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man by a Von Chamisso and the Cold Heart by Wilhelm Hauff

London, Holden & Hardingham, c1913. Cloth. A collection of two cautionary tales by the authors Adelbert von Chamisso and Wilheim Hauff. A collection of two novels, by the authors Adelbert von Chamisso and Wilhem Hauff. Chamisso was born in France, but his family fled during the French Revolution when was Adelbert was nine, eventually settling in Berlin. This novel, originally titled 'Peter Schlemihls wundersame Geschichte', or 'Peter Schlemihl's Miraculous Story', was written in German in 1814. The novel follows Peter Schlemihl after he sells his shadow to Devil for a bottomless amount of money. Wilhelm Hauff's 1827 'The Cold Heart' (or 'Das Kalte Herz') is a fairy tale about Peter Marmot, who is granted three wishes by a glass-imp. However misfortunes are around the corner as his luck begins to crumble. Hauff was a German novelist and poet who wrote many fairy tales, including 'The Story of Little Muck', 'Little Longnose', and 'The Spessart Inn&apos. Hauff died when he was only twenty four years old, but was an incredibly prolific writer during his short life. With a frontispiece and nineteen tipped-in plates, all with their tissue guards intact. Some tipped-in plates are lifting but remain secure. An additional ten coloured plates. Collated, complete. Bookplate to the bottom of the front endpaper, 'Ex Libris Piers Gascoigne 15, Malborough Buildings Bath, Avon Tel). Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'A D Wardle&apos. This copy is undated, dated using Copac. In original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor markings to the spine. Bookplate to the bottom of the front endpaper, 'Ex Libris Piers Gascoigne 15, Malborough Buildings Bath, Avon Tel&apos. Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'A D Wardle&apos. Offsetting to the recto of the front endpaper and to the verso of the rear endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with instances of occasional scattered spotting. Very Good . Ill.: Forster Robson. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 597P7

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: shadowless man cold heart das kalte herz Romanticism cold heart Schlemihl Forster Robson

Adelbert von Chamisso; John Bowring [translator]

Peter Schlemihl

London, Hardwicke & Bogue, 1878. Leather. A translated edition of this novella from Adelbert von Chamisson, with illustrations by George Cruikshank. Illustrated with frontispiece and seven plates. Collated complete. The tale of Peter Schlemihl who sells his shadow to the Devil for the gold sack of Fortunatus only to find that those without shadows are shunned by society. Written by Adelbert von Chamisso, a German poet, writer, and botanist whose family fled France during the French Revolution and settled in Berlin. Translated by Sir John Bowing, a British political economist, traveller, writer, translator, and the fourth Governor of Hong Kong known for the Bowring Treaty of Siam. Illustrated by George Cruikshank, a British caricaturist and book illustrator. Previously held in the library of John Lewis F.S.I.A. an English printer, illustrator and collector. Bound in quarter straight grained morocco with cloth boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Previous owners' bookplates to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 863T23

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Peter Schlemihl Chamisso Bowring Schlemihl George Cruikshank

Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Champagnac

L&Apos;Ete Sous Les Tilleuls, Ou, Les Causeries Du Chalet

Paris, E. Ducrocq, 1862. Leather. An uncommon French novel by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph, a charming novel set in the Limousin countryside, illustrated throughout. In the original French.An uncommon work.'l'Ete Sous les Tilleuls' is a charming novel, set in a beautiful mansion on the Limousin countryside, a quiet mansion that gets overrun with family during the summer.Illustrated with nine plates.Collated, bound without the frontispiece.Written by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Champagnac. In a full decorative calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with light marks and a little rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bound without the front endpaper and frontispiece. Internally, firmly bound, title page is lifting a little. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Very Good . Ill.: M. Duruy. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 771P15

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: l'Ete Sous les Tilleuls, ou, les Causeries du Chalet l'Ete Sous les Tilleuls french jean-baptiste-joseph champagnac l'Ete Sous les Tilleuls causeries du chalet M. Duruy

Maurice Champagne

Les Sondeurs D&Apos;Ambimes: Grand Roman D&Apos;Aventures

Paris, Librairie Delagrave, 1926. Cloth. The fourth edition of this adventure novel by prolific French author Maurice Champagne. The fourth edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. An adventure novel by popular French author Maurice Champagne (1868-1951), illustrated with engravings throughout by René Giffey. Giffey was a French illustrator of books and magazines, such as Fillette, Cri-Cri and L'Épatant. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally smart, with marks to the rear board and spine, and shelf wear to the joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean but age toned. Very Good . Ill.: Rene Giffey. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 861M1

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Adventure fiction French literature Maurice Champagne French literature Rene Giffey

Pierre Champion

Le Roman de Tristan Et D&Apos;Iseult

Paris, Emile-Paul Freres, 1928. Leather. A delightful limited edition of Pierre Champion's French language translation of the classic chivalric romance. A French language translation, from French historian and politician Pierre Champion, who published several historical manuscripts translated from Old French.Number one-hundred and seventy-four, of a limited edition of five hundred copies.A lovely half morocco, French language edition of the chivalric romance, which originated in the twelfth century, and relays the tale of the tragic love between a Cornish knight and an Irish princess.With the publisher's original paper wraps bound in, and the binder's stamp of U.C.A.D. Rel to the verso of a front blank, and the label of A. Constable Maxwell to the recto of a front blank. Rebound in half morocco binding, with paper vellum boards, and endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent, with a touch of rubbing to back strip tail. Publisher's original wraps bound in. Binder's stamp to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 860F32

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: tristan and isolde french literature pierre champion Tristan and Iseult french literature None

Felicien Champsaur

La Caravane En Folie

Paris, Eugene Fasquelle, 1926 . Leather. An illustrated copy of the French novel La Caravane en Folie by Felicien Champsaur. In the original French, a reprint copy. La Caravane en Folie, or The Crazy Caravan is a novel written by Felicien Champsaur, a French novelist and journalist. The novel is full of fire and energy. This edition is illustrated by Fabius Lorenzi with illustrations within the text and an illustrated title page. Collated, complete. With an advert to the rear. In quarter leather binding with paper covered boards. Externally, smart with some rubbing to the spine, head and tail of the spine and marks to the boards. Some rubbing to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound with lightly age toned pages which remain clean. Good . Ill.: Fabius Lorenzi. Good .

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Buchzahl: 860B1

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: La Caravane en Folie Felicien Champsaur french literature Felicien Champsaur Fabius Lorenzi

Jean de Chancenes

Esclave Amoreuse: Roman Sur la Flagellation de la Petite Fille, de la Maitresse, Et de L&Apos;Epouse

Amsterdam , Collection des Ortises Roses Edition Belphegor , 1966. Leather. A lovely limited edition of this uncommon French novel by Jean de Chancenes, with illustrations by Jim Black. A limited edition of this uncommon French novel by Jean de Chancenes, dealing with enslaving love. One of ten volumes for the collaborators, this copy number VII. Rebound in a lovely quarter morocco binding over marbled boards, the original wraps are bound in. With illustrations by Jim Black. Dated with an invalid Roman number MXCLXVIV both to the title page and original front wrap.  Rebound in a quarter morocco binding over marbled boards. With the original wraps bound in. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With illustrations by Jim Black. Fine . Ill.: Jim Black. Fine .

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Buchzahl: 803A51

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: limited editions illustrated books french novels illustrated books Jim Black

Armand Charpentier

L&Apos;Enfance D&Apos;Un Homme

Paris, Alphonse Lemerre , 1890. Leather. Website Title * 1890 L'Enfance D'un Homme Armand Charpentier [STORE VIEW] Status * [WEBSITE] Price * 59.99 [GBP] [Inc. Tax] [GLOBAL] Pricing * 4-276x(101)48 Not on Abe [STORE VIEW] Marked Up As * [STORE VIEW] Cataloguer * [STORE VIEW] Searchable Sh Illustrated head and tail piece to the first and last page. Joseph Zaehnsdorf binders stamp to the front endpaper, prolific binder and writer of A Short History of Bookbinding and a Glossary of Styles and Terms. Illustrated head and tail piece to the first and last page. Joseph Zaehnsdorf binders stamp to the front endpaper, prolific binder and writer of A Short History of Bookbinding and a Glossary of Styles and Terms. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: FGN12-E-4

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Childhood Development Joseph Zaehnsdorf Zaehnsdorf Development None

Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand

Atala Rene

Paris, Editions Ferdinand Roches, 1930. Leather. A smart copy of these two stories from Chateaubriand. Atala is an early novella by Francois-René de Chateaubriand, first published on 12 germinal IX (2 April 1801). Along with René, it began as a discarded fragment from a long prose epic the author had composed between 1793 and 1799, Les Natchez, which would not be made public until 1826. In 1802 both Atala and René were published as part of Chateaubriand's Génie du christianisme. In a half-morocco binding with marbled boards. Externally, smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a few instances of foxing. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Buchzahl: FGN9-F-7

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Chateaubriand Atala Novel Rene Atala None

Chateaubriand

Atala, Rene, Les Abencerages Suivis Du Voyage En Amerique

Paris, Librairie de Firmin Didot Freres, 1846. Leather. A scarce collection of Chateaubriand's novellas in the original French language. French language. Scarce edition. This volume contains three popular novelas by French writer Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand, 'Atala', 'Rene', and 'Les Aventures du Dernier Abencerage&apos. 'Atala' was first published in 1801 and tells the romance of 'two Indian savages in the desert' and their story which is preserved through the Seminole oral tradition. 'Rene', first published in 1802, had a huge impact on early Romanticism and deals with a passionate young man who finds himself at odds with contemporary society. 'Les Aventures du Dernier Abencerage' first appeared in 1826, and was inspired by the author's journey through Spain. This piece also includes Voyage en Amerique, originally published in 1827 recounting Chateaubriand's five months in America in 1791. A time that inspired much of his writing. Written by Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand, a French politician, historian, diplomat, and writer known for his influence on French literature in the 19th century. Bound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally with shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Rear joint starting but firm. Significant loss to the tail of the spine and spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Buchzahl: 860T78

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Atala Rene Abencerages Voyage Rene Chateaubriand None

Francois-Auguste Chateaubriand

Atala Ou Les Amours de Deux Sauvages Dans le Desert: Suivie de Rene

London , Chez Colburn, Libraire , 1809. Leather. An uncommon copy of these two novellas in the original French in one volume by Francois-Auguste Chateaubriand. Atala, our Les Amours de deux Sauvages dans le Desert (The Love and Constancy of Two Savages in the Desert) was inspired by Chateaubriand's travels in North America and had an immense impact on early Romanticism. It was adapted frequently for stage and translated into many languages. The second work included in this volume, Rene, was also very popular upon publication and follows the story of a young man who finds himself at odds with contemporary society. In a half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, rubbed with some shelfwear and loss to tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with some light spotting. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Buchzahl: LTH14-F-22

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Novel French Atala Chateaubriand French None

Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand

Atala, Rene, Les Aventures Du Dernier Abencerage

Paris, Chez Leduntu, Libraire , 1830. Leather. A leather-bound copy containing three novellas by Le Vicomte de Chateaubriand, including 'Atala' and 'Rene&apos. 1830 Edition.Bound in a contemporary half-calf binding on marbled boards. This volume contains three popular novelas by French writer Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand, those being 'Atala', 'Rene', and 'Les Aventures du Dernier Abencerage&apos.'Atala' was first published in 1801 and tells the romance of 'two Indian savages in the desert' and their story which is preserved through the Seminole oral tradition. 'Rene', first published in 1802, had a huge impact on early Romanticism and deals with a passionate young man who finds himself at odds with contemporary society.'Les Aventures du Dernier Abencerage' first appeared in 1826, and was inspired by the author's journey through Spain. Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) was a French writer, politician, and historian. Chateaubriand had a notable influence on French literature within the nineteenth century.With an illustrated bookplate belonging to prior owner Stephen Spring Rice (1814-1865), an Anglo-Irish civil servant and philanthropist. Rice served as the Secretary of the British Relief Association, where he used his first-hand experience of the Great Irish Famine to garner donations and aid. Interestingly, the first public donor to the Association was Queen Victoria, who sent a cheque to Rice for £1,000. He sent the payment back, complaining that it wasn't a big enough donation, and she doubled the donation in response. Collated, complete. Bound in a contemporary half-calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, very smart. Light rubbing and wear to the extremities and the spine, as well as to the joints. Illustrated bookplate to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly foxed, particularly to the first and last few pages, and age-toning to the margins of text. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 817D39

Katalog: World Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: Atala, Rene, Les Aventures du Dernier Abencerage french literature François-René de Chateaubriand Stephen Spring Rice french literature None