Description: Click here to see our other books! The Sorrows of Werter, Translated from the German Baron Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Fred. Gotzberg [trans.] 1802 Printed by J. Cundee for T. Hurst : London 6.5" by 4" iv [1], 2-194 [6] pp SUMMARY The scarce first Gotzberg translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 'Storm und Drang' novel. Illustrated with charming engraved plates. First Edition,Illustrated,Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce first edition thus of this early nineteenth century translation of Goethe's epistolary novel, first published in German in 1774, and first translated into English in 1779. It would go on to have a profound influence on the Romantic movement in England.This is the first translation from Fred. Gotzberg, who was assisted by an unnamed 'English Literary Gentleman'. In the preface, this gentleman described Gotzberg as 'a native of Germany' with 'some knowledge of Werter's family'.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and six further plates, from Hopwood. Collated, complete.With six pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. CONDITION In the original paper covered boards. Contemporary owner's inscription to front board, and further marks to boards. Back strip absent. Rear board held by one cord only. Front joint starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. A small amount of worming to gutter of each leaf, most prominent to title page. Spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Fred. Gotzberg [trans.]
Publisher: Printed by J. Cundee for T. Hurst
Binding: Hardback
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Novels
Illustrator: Hopwood
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1802
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 0.500000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
