Shoberl Frederic Translator (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. 2nd Edition. Stated 2nd edition. Printed at the Albion Press. lii, 132pp, with tissued-guarded, engraved frontispiece, extra illustrated title page, and three further engravings. Full calf's leather binding with red leather onlay labels front and rear, red leather title label on spine, gilt lettering (front and rear labels emblazoned "reward of merit". 12mo. Leather is worn and scuffed, rounded on corners and heavily rubbed around spine. Text block edges dull. Front hinge partially cracked. Some occasional spotting on first and last few leaves. The tissue-guards are edge damaged and toned, one tissue-guard lacking. An illustrated edition of this retelling of the biblical story of Cain & Abel by Simon Gessner, translated from the original German into English by Frederic Shoberl. This edition includes a substantial memoir of Gessner (1730-1788). Gessner was a Swiss writer and artist, well known in his lifetime for literary works on pastoral themes. The Death of Abel was first published, in the original German under the title Der Tod Abels in 1758, ran through many editions and was translated into many languages in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including Welsh, Latin and Hebrew.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Four volumes in two, stated Third American Edition on title page. Vol 1 xii 435 + 458, Vol 2 432 + 472, incl. appendix and index. Quarter brown cloth over tan paper-backed boards. Some loss to cloth over spine; still bindings are firm. Most distinctive about these volumes is the early use of chromolithographed, pictorial labels on the spines, a publisher's improvisation with a new printing technology that did not persevere, as the process became more effectively applied in text illustration.…

Ninth Edition. octavo. 8 1/2" x 5". 104pp and 6 pp of Proceedings of the Committee Formed Jan, 1814. for Relieving the Distress in Germany. Bound in 1/2 red leather and red cloth. Two raised bands. Gilt lettering to spine. Both maps present. Some scuffing to leather spine. Largest battlle of the Napoleonic Wars.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3 volume set. 24 hand colored plates. Bound in contemporary 1/4 brown leather. Salmon paper boards. Good bindings and covers. Rubbing and fading to spines. Wear to extremities. Foxing throughout. A view of the Ottoman Empire. Manners, customs, dress, and other characteristics of the Turkish empire. Abbey, Travel, 6; Colas 2724.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 3 Volumes. Philadelphia: H. Cowperthwait, 1829. First U.S. Edition. Slim 8vo, contemporary calf and black boards, gilt spine lettering and ornaments, texts with 23 (of 24) engraved plates with original hand-coloring. Bindings worn but still intact, some hinges cracked, several free endpapers and/or blanks lacking with texts still complete, several signatures sprung in set, texts fairly good, browning with light to moderate foxing, several leaves with partial tears, owner's ink signature at upper margin corner of title pages and in margin of at least one page in each volume, plates in fair to good condition with coloring visible but partly faded, many plates with aging and some foxing, several detached. S&S 38080. Abbey, Travel, 6; Colas 2724.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. No Dust Jacket. First American Edition. 139 pp., 168 pp., and 141 pp. respectively. Original contemporary ½ red sheep backed paper covered boards; worn, rubbed, soil-spotted, hinges slightly cracked. Page slightly toned, foxing throughout, several closed tears. Previous owner's signatures in all volumes on endpapers in pencil and ink. Vol. 1 rear endpaper torn out. Text complete. **21 of 24 plates only.** 3 torn out of Vol 2. Portrait figures in hand-colored wash. Plates slightly - moderately toned with text ghosting from opposite page. …

3pp., 16mo. Bifolium. On aged and foxed paper. He wishes to be informed 'whether the Forget Me Not" so long and ably edited by your Father will be published for the ensuing year - i.e. for 1848'. One of his daughters has 'written down Stories one or two of which have already appeared, and she would be very happy to avail herself of an opportunity of writing something' for the annual, so he asks him to 'ascertain whether your Father would like to insert a short Nouvellette [sic] to the extent of 4 to 5 pages'. The subject is presumably Roscoe's daughter Jane Elizabeth St John (1829-1906) was generally known as Mrs. Horace Roscoe St John, author of 'Audubon the Naturalist' (1856), 'Englishwomen and the Age' (1860), a pamphlet on the condition of women, and two historical works, 'Masaniello of Naples' (1865) and 'The Court of Anna Carafa' (1872).…

FIRST EDITION, pp.247; engraved frontis. portrait & facsimile plate; light spotting of prelims., otherwise well preserved in contemporary full tan calf, re-backed with crimson morocco label; early ownership label of G.L. Foxton and inscription of J. Armstrong, Linton, Cambridgeshire, on final blank. History Biography MILITARY. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1812. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 400, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 400 400.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1812. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume v.1, Pages:- 452, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v.1 452 452.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1808. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - German, Pages: - 454, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 454 454.…