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Grimm, Brothers.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Kinder und Haus Märchen. Erster Theil. [Berlin: G. Reimer, 1819]; Zweiter Band. Berlin: Realschulbuchhandlung, 1815; Dritter Band. Zweite vermehrte und verbesserte Auflage. Berlin: G. Reimer, 1822
- Paper
3 volumes, 8vo (127 x 100mm., 154 x 105mm., 133 x 102mm.), engraved title-page in volume one, contemporary morocco-backed boards, lacking letterpress title-page and pp.119-122 in vol.1, engraved title-page browned and chipped, occasional light foxing, bindings worn
Provenance
Friedrich Reimer, 1875, inscription on flyleaves
Literature
Wegehaupt, Alte deutsche Kinderbücher 828-829 (volumes 2-3)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First edition of volumes II and III, with the second edition of volume I. The Brothers Grimm (Jacob and Wilhelm) published their first volume of fairy tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1814 (but with 1815 printed on the title-page). The third volume, containing a commentary (Anmerkungen) and details of sources, was published in 1822. The publisher, Georg Andreas Reimer (1776-1842), acquired the lease of the Realschulbuchhandlung in 1800, and took it over in 1823.