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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

1353 - Grimm, Brothers
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Estimate €250 - €350
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Description
Grimm, Brothers Irish Fairy Tales. Translated by the Brothers Grimm. Leipzig, F. Fleischer, 1826. CXXVI, 1 leaf, 233 pp., 2 leaves. 8°. Blind-stamped green Romantic morocco binding with gilt edging and gilt label, as well as gilt fore-edges and coloured edges (slightly bumped, endpapers replaced). With an owner’s inscription on the title page. – First edition of the Grimm brothers’ translation of Thomas Crofton Croker’s successful *Fairy Tales and Traditions of the South of Ireland*, which was first published anonymously in 1825. This edition is particularly significant because of its extensive preface, which was also included in the subsequent English edition. - With stock and water stains. In good overall condition. Green Romantic-style morocco binding with blind-tooling, gilt spine decoration and spine label, gilt standing edges, and coloured edges (corners slightly bumped, endpapers renewed). - With ownership inscription on the title page. - First edition of the Grimm brothers’ translation of Thomas Crofton Croker’s successful *Fairy Tales and Traditions of the South of Ireland*, which had originally appeared anonymously in 1825. This edition is particularly significant for its extensive preface, which was also included in the subsequent English edition. - Foxing and water stains. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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