Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832). - Reynard the Fox. After the German Version of Goethe. Edición de lujo ilustrada – 72 ilustraciones y - 1887
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s *Reynard the Fox. After the German Version of Goethe* is an English-language illustrated edition published by John C. Nimmo in 1887, with 72 illustrations and engravings.
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Goethe – Reynard the Fox – 1887 – Illustrated luxury edition – 72 illustrations and engravings – Artistic red leather binding
Magnificent copy of Reynard the Fox (Renart the Fox), published in London in 1887 by John C. Nimmo. An important illustrated Victorian edition of the celebrated work by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, with drawings by Wilhelm von Kaulbach and engravings associated with the prestigious artist Joseph Wolf.
This copy stands out especially for its extraordinary presentation: an elegant red leather binding decorated with elaborate gilt motifs, blue marbled paper endpapers, and an attractive historical bookplate.
A classic work of European literature
Reynard the Fox belongs to one of Europe’s oldest and most popular literary traditions: the adventures of the cunning fox Renart, a character who uses his intelligence, trickery, and skill to contend with the other animals at court.
These stories, which originated in the Middle Ages, form a brilliant satire of society, political power, justice, and human frailties.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe revived this tradition in his epic poem Reineke Fuchs, published in 1794, making it an important work of German literature.
This edition contains the English adaptation by Thomas James Arnold.
A magnificent illustrated edition of 1887
The great artistic appeal of this publication lies in its extraordinary program of illustrations, which includes:
60 illustrations based on drawings by Wilhelm von Kaulbach, an important German painter and illustrator of the 19th century.
12 high-quality engravings on India proof paper, based on compositions by Joseph Wolf.
A beautiful engraved title page featuring scenes with the fable’s animal characters.
Numerous decorative compositions integrated into the text.
The illustrations stand out for their extraordinary precision, richness of detail, and expressiveness.
The animals are portrayed as human characters, dressed in medieval clothing and depicted in satirical, theatrical, and humorous scenes.
The plates associated with Joseph Wolf, one of the most important animal artists of the 19th century, are especially noteworthy.
The use of proofs on India paper gives this edition particular appeal for collectors of engravings and antique illustrated books.
Artistic red leather binding
One of the most notable features of this copy is its luxurious, historically significant binding.
Bound in red leather, it has a classical-style design with delicate fillets and ornamental gilt-stamped motifs.
The covers retain elegant geometric gilt compositions, with small decorative motifs in the corners.
The spine is raised-band and features classic ornamentation.
The interior endpapers, made of blue marbled paper with light and gold veins, provide a magnificent color contrast with the red of the binding.
This is a particularly attractive presentation, representative of the 19th-century taste for luxury books and artistic bindings.
Provenance: Christiane Hanel bookplate
The copy retains an interesting bookplate bearing the name Christiane Hanel inside the cover.
The bookplate features an artistic composition depicting a rooster atop an architectural structure, accompanied by the name of its owner.
This small engraving bears witness to the copy’s history and adds interest from the perspective of bibliographical provenance.
Bibliographical details
Original author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832).
Title: Reynard the Fox. After the German Version of Goethe.
English adaptation: Thomas James Arnold.
Illustrators: Wilhelm von Kaulbach and Joseph Wolf.
Publisher: John C. Nimmo.
Place: London, England.
Year of publication: 1887.
Language: English.
Pagination: XXVIII preliminary pages and 342 pages of text, according to the bibliographical description of this edition.
Illustrations: 60 illustrations based on designs by Kaulbach and 12 India proof engravings associated with Joseph Wolf.
Format: Quarto (4to).
Dimensions: Approximately 27.5 × 18.5 cm as a reference for the edition; exact dimensions of this copy pending measurement.
Binding: Red leather with gilt decoration, raised-band spine, and blue marbled paper endpapers.
Provenance: Christiane Hanel bookplate.
Print run: Not determined for this copy.
Brief biography of Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was one of the great writers, thinkers, and poets of world literature.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he pursued an extraordinary career as a novelist, playwright, poet, scientist, and statesman.
His best-known works include The Sorrows of Young Werther, Faust, Wilhelm Meister, and Reineke Fuchs.
His influence was decisive in European Romanticism and in the development of modern literature.
The great illustrators of this edition
Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805–1874) was one of the most prominent German painters and illustrators of the 19th century. His compositions for Reineke Fuchs are among the best-known artistic interpretations of Goethe’s work.
Joseph Wolf (1820–1899) was a celebrated German artist specializing in the depiction of animals and nature. He spent much of his career in London and is considered one of the great masters of 19th-century zoological illustration.
His drawings and engravings are especially admired for their anatomical precision, naturalism, and artistic quality.
Condition
In good overall condition considering its nearly 140 years of age.
The binding shows moderate signs of use, light rubbing to the edges and corners, and some superficial marks consistent with its age.
The gilt remains in good condition, and the marbled endpapers retain their vivid color.
The pages show slight yellowing and scattered small foxing spots, without significantly affecting the quality of the illustrations examined.
The plates and engravings shown retain excellent definition.
The copy is complete through its final numbered page, 342, although the plates have not been individually collated.
A notable piece for collectors
A magnificent illustrated edition of Goethe, published in London in 1887, combining classic literature, high-quality engravings, and a splendid artistic red leather binding.
A work of considerable decorative and bibliographical appeal, especially recommended for collectors of antique books, world literature, Victorian illustration, European engraving, and 19th-century luxury bindings.
Goethe – Reynard the Fox – 1887 – Illustrated luxury edition – 72 illustrations and engravings – Artistic red leather binding
Magnificent copy of Reynard the Fox (Renart the Fox), published in London in 1887 by John C. Nimmo. An important illustrated Victorian edition of the celebrated work by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, with drawings by Wilhelm von Kaulbach and engravings associated with the prestigious artist Joseph Wolf.
This copy stands out especially for its extraordinary presentation: an elegant red leather binding decorated with elaborate gilt motifs, blue marbled paper endpapers, and an attractive historical bookplate.
A classic work of European literature
Reynard the Fox belongs to one of Europe’s oldest and most popular literary traditions: the adventures of the cunning fox Renart, a character who uses his intelligence, trickery, and skill to contend with the other animals at court.
These stories, which originated in the Middle Ages, form a brilliant satire of society, political power, justice, and human frailties.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe revived this tradition in his epic poem Reineke Fuchs, published in 1794, making it an important work of German literature.
This edition contains the English adaptation by Thomas James Arnold.
A magnificent illustrated edition of 1887
The great artistic appeal of this publication lies in its extraordinary program of illustrations, which includes:
60 illustrations based on drawings by Wilhelm von Kaulbach, an important German painter and illustrator of the 19th century.
12 high-quality engravings on India proof paper, based on compositions by Joseph Wolf.
A beautiful engraved title page featuring scenes with the fable’s animal characters.
Numerous decorative compositions integrated into the text.
The illustrations stand out for their extraordinary precision, richness of detail, and expressiveness.
The animals are portrayed as human characters, dressed in medieval clothing and depicted in satirical, theatrical, and humorous scenes.
The plates associated with Joseph Wolf, one of the most important animal artists of the 19th century, are especially noteworthy.
The use of proofs on India paper gives this edition particular appeal for collectors of engravings and antique illustrated books.
Artistic red leather binding
One of the most notable features of this copy is its luxurious, historically significant binding.
Bound in red leather, it has a classical-style design with delicate fillets and ornamental gilt-stamped motifs.
The covers retain elegant geometric gilt compositions, with small decorative motifs in the corners.
The spine is raised-band and features classic ornamentation.
The interior endpapers, made of blue marbled paper with light and gold veins, provide a magnificent color contrast with the red of the binding.
This is a particularly attractive presentation, representative of the 19th-century taste for luxury books and artistic bindings.
Provenance: Christiane Hanel bookplate
The copy retains an interesting bookplate bearing the name Christiane Hanel inside the cover.
The bookplate features an artistic composition depicting a rooster atop an architectural structure, accompanied by the name of its owner.
This small engraving bears witness to the copy’s history and adds interest from the perspective of bibliographical provenance.
Bibliographical details
Original author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832).
Title: Reynard the Fox. After the German Version of Goethe.
English adaptation: Thomas James Arnold.
Illustrators: Wilhelm von Kaulbach and Joseph Wolf.
Publisher: John C. Nimmo.
Place: London, England.
Year of publication: 1887.
Language: English.
Pagination: XXVIII preliminary pages and 342 pages of text, according to the bibliographical description of this edition.
Illustrations: 60 illustrations based on designs by Kaulbach and 12 India proof engravings associated with Joseph Wolf.
Format: Quarto (4to).
Dimensions: Approximately 27.5 × 18.5 cm as a reference for the edition; exact dimensions of this copy pending measurement.
Binding: Red leather with gilt decoration, raised-band spine, and blue marbled paper endpapers.
Provenance: Christiane Hanel bookplate.
Print run: Not determined for this copy.
Brief biography of Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was one of the great writers, thinkers, and poets of world literature.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he pursued an extraordinary career as a novelist, playwright, poet, scientist, and statesman.
His best-known works include The Sorrows of Young Werther, Faust, Wilhelm Meister, and Reineke Fuchs.
His influence was decisive in European Romanticism and in the development of modern literature.
The great illustrators of this edition
Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805–1874) was one of the most prominent German painters and illustrators of the 19th century. His compositions for Reineke Fuchs are among the best-known artistic interpretations of Goethe’s work.
Joseph Wolf (1820–1899) was a celebrated German artist specializing in the depiction of animals and nature. He spent much of his career in London and is considered one of the great masters of 19th-century zoological illustration.
His drawings and engravings are especially admired for their anatomical precision, naturalism, and artistic quality.
Condition
In good overall condition considering its nearly 140 years of age.
The binding shows moderate signs of use, light rubbing to the edges and corners, and some superficial marks consistent with its age.
The gilt remains in good condition, and the marbled endpapers retain their vivid color.
The pages show slight yellowing and scattered small foxing spots, without significantly affecting the quality of the illustrations examined.
The plates and engravings shown retain excellent definition.
The copy is complete through its final numbered page, 342, although the plates have not been individually collated.
A notable piece for collectors
A magnificent illustrated edition of Goethe, published in London in 1887, combining classic literature, high-quality engravings, and a splendid artistic red leather binding.
A work of considerable decorative and bibliographical appeal, especially recommended for collectors of antique books, world literature, Victorian illustration, European engraving, and 19th-century luxury bindings.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
Reynard the Fox. After the German Version of Goethe. Edición de lujo ilustrada – 72 ilustraciones y
Author/ Illustrator
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832).
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1887
Height
28 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
19 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
John C. Nimmo.
Number of pages
342
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