[Rarebooks] FS: REINEKE FUCHS, one of the finest 19th century illustrated German books, price reduced

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced:     Was $1000,      Now $850

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang (Wilhelm von KAULBACH) . REINEKE FUCHS (REYNARD 
THE FOX). Stuttgart und Tubingen: J. G. Cotta, 1846. First Edition. The 
scarce First Issue with the suppressed engraving at page 42. Folio 
(10-3/4" x 13-1/2") bound in full smooth-grained brown morocco with 
gilt-ruled borders, gilt-lettered and decorated spine, all edges gilt. A 
handsome edition of this classic in the original German language with an 
engraved title page and 36 full-page steel engravings by Wilhelm von 
Kaulbach. 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. (#009870)        $850.00

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