ZAIDA; OR THE DETHRONEMENT OF MUHAMMED IV, by Augustus von Kotzebue - 1803
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Antiquarian book exhibits moderate overall aging and wear. Front cover is hanging on by a thread. Interior shows moderate age-toning and scattered foxing. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! Please see description for more details. AS IS.
Augustus von Kotzebue was a German dramatist and writer of the 19th century. Having also worked as a consul in Russia and Germany, he was an important political figure as well as being a controversial writer. His novel Zaida is based on historical facts around the non-fictional character of a Muslim refugee princess of 11th century Spain.
Includes a preface by the translator. Also includes the play The Beautiful Unknown.
Zaida; or, the Dethronement of Muhammed IV. A Novel, founded on historical Facts
Also included: The Beautiful Unknownby Augustus von Kotzebue
translated from the German by Charles Smith
Published by: Burnton and Darling, New York, 1803.
Hardback is overall in GOOD condition.
- Volume displays moderate to pronounced wear to covers, and aging inside.
- Leather covers feature nice marble design, and display overall edgewear, more to lower edges, and a 1.5" x 2.25" chip on middle of back, that shows board.
- Corners are lightly bumped. Upper corners are dry and darkened.
- Spine features red textblock with gilt, and six gilt bands.
- Spine is rubbed with a chip to foot.
- Binding is overall secure. Front cover is hanging on by a thread.
- Front fep shows previous owner writing. (See photos)
- Interior is moderately age-toned, with scattered foxing throughout.
- Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
- Textblock edges are toned and foxed, and show remnants of tint. (stippled with green dots)
- Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
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Augustus von Kotzebue was a German dramatist and writer of the 19th century. Having also worked as a consul in Russia and Germany, he was an important political figure as well as being a controversial writer. His novel Zaida is based on historical facts around the non-fictional character of a Muslim refugee princess of 11th century Spain.
Includes a preface by the translator. Also includes the play The Beautiful Unknown.
AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.
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Modified Item:
No
Country/Region of Manufacture:
United States
Binding:
Leather
Region:
North America
Original/Facsimile:
Original
Language:
English
Subject:
Literature & Fiction
Topic:
Historical
Place of Publication:
New York
Publisher:
Burnton and Darling
Year Printed:
1803
Author:
Augustus von Kotzebue
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