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Two volumes full of humorous stories and verses from Wilhelm Busch, with illustrations by the author. In the original German language. German language. Thirteen volumes bound in two. Illustrated throughout. Written and illustrated by Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch, a German humorist, poet, illustrator, and painter who published wildly innovative illustrated tales which are considered influential to this day. Known for combining the tropes of folklore with his deep knowledge of German literature, Busch would satirize contemporary life in all its forms. Volume one includes: Fipps, der Affe, 1880. Plisch und Plum, 1883. Pater Filucius, 1885. Der Geburtstag oder die Partikularisten, 1884. Dideldum!, 1884. Die Fromme Helene, 1884. Balduin Bählamm, der verhinderte Dichter, 1884. Volume two includes: Der Heilige Antonius Von Padua, 1881. Bilder Zur Josiade, 1888. Abenteuer eines Junggesellen, 1887. Herr und Frau Knopp, 1887. Julchen, 1884. Maler Klecksel, 1884. First edition. Bound in full brown calf. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the extremities. Light fading to the spine and the odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Age toning to the extremities. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpapers. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 880T20
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