[Rarebooks] FS: Reineke Fuchs, 1846, first issue with suppressed engraving

[Charles Agvent]

(KAULBACH,  Wilhelm  von) GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang.  REINEKE  FUCHS
(REYNARD  THE  FOX). Stuttgart und Tbingen: J. B. Gotta  1846.  First
Edition.  Folio (10-3/4" x 13-1/2") bound in full smooth-grained brown
morocco  with  gilt-ruled borders, gilt-lettered and decorated  spine,
and  all  edges  gilt.  A  handsome edition of  this  classic  in  the
original   German  language  with  an   engraved  title  page  and  36
engravings  by  Wilhelm  von  Kaulbach.   The  First  Issue  with  the
suppressed  engraving  at  page  42. Mild stain at  the  very  outside
margin  to varying degrees throughout, never touching an image or  the
text.  Light  to  moderate foxing with little effect on  most  of  the
engravings.  The binding is rubbed at the edges and hinges with  short
splits  at the base of the spine, but the covers are secure. Very Good
copy of this attractive book.                                 $1000.00

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