The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of his Works
London: Chapman and Hall, 1880. 8vo. Very Good. Item #15227
GORGEOUS fine binding in contemporary 3/4 calf over cloth binding.
From the 1880 Library Edition 0f 30 volumes.
"Schiller (1759 – 1805) was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright.
"During the last seventeen years of his life (1788–1805), Schiller developed a productive, if complicated, friendship with the already famous and influential Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. They frequently discussed issues concerning aesthetics, and Schiller encouraged Goethe to finish works that he had left as sketches. This relationship and these discussions led to a period now referred to as Weimar Classicism. Together they founded the Weimar Theater." - wiki
Tan calf over tan cloth covered boards with gilt ruling . Raised bands to spine with titling and ruling in gilt. Marbled end papers with gilt top edges. Square tight binding. Clean interiors. Attractive previous owner bookplate to front pastedown.
A strikingly beautiful fine-binding.
Price: $75.00