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Peter Schlemihl’s Wundersame G - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1827

1827

$2,354.79
£1,742.95
€2,000VAT Included
CA$3,280.55
A$3,336.63
CHF 1,907.94
MX$40,359.30
NOK 22,354.72
SEK 22,349.35
DKK 15,250.16

About the Item

Peter Schlemihl’s Wundersame Geschichte is an original modern rare book written by Adelbert von Chamisso (Châlons-en-Champagne,1781 – Berlin, 1838) and illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) in 1827. Published by Leonhard Schrag, Nürnberg. Original First Edition. Format: in 12°. The book includes 213 pages with Six full page Etchings and one Frontispiece. Mint conditions. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz (1836), The Mudfog Papers (1837–38) and Oliver Twist (1838). He also illustrated Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (1838), which Dickens edited under his regular nom de plume, "Boz". Cruikshank even acted in Dickens's amateur theatrical company. Adelbert von Chamisso (Châlons-en-Champagne,1781 – Berlin, 1838). He was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who sold his shadow. He was commonly known in French as Adelbert de Chamisso (or Chamissot) de Boncourt, a name referring to the family estate at Boncourt.
  • Creator:
    George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1827
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.41 in (18.8 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
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    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1182461stDibs: LU65037973752

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