Published by THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 1967
Seller: Bishops Green Books, Newbury, BERKS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A lovely cloth, hardback book, with nice gilt titles on the spine. This wonderful book is in really good condition. Normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. No dust jacket or slipcase. Tiny spots on the side edge of papers. 151 pages all intact, nice tight binding. All pages, text and illustrations are in really good, clean, readable order. The book was first published by The Folio Society in 1965, this specific book is the second impression dated 1967. Printed in Great Britain by Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press), Bungay, Suffolk. Set in Monotype Platin 11 point, leaded 1 point. Bound by W & J Mackay & Co Ltd, Chatham. Another fabulous book from The Folio Society.
Published by The Folio Society, London,, 1967
Seller: lamdha books, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia
Second impression. Hardcover, octavo, 151pp, monochrome illustrations. Cloth boards with blind decoration have minor wear with sunned spine. Slipcase has scrape to lower edge and other slight wear. Very good. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. Not much is known of Johann von Grimmelshausen, but he is to the German novel what Daniel Defoe is to the English. This tale follows on from his first great work "Simplicius Simplicissimus" and observes the progress of Courage the gipsy-woman whom Simplicius marries in that first book. "Mother Courage" has a string of marriages left in her wake which form the basis of this picaresque novel: in each encounter and marriage, she displays her ubiquitous virtues of courage (of course), beauty, intelligence and enterprise; the tales may be scurrilous and risque, but Courage is open and forthright in giving the reader her views and motivations. Bertolt Brecht took the title of his play "Mother Courage and Her Children" from this work, along with the fiery nature of its protagonist, but that is where the appropriation and homage ends.
Published by Folio Society, London, 1965
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Fritz Wegner (illustrator). First Edition. 151 pages, bound in full cream canvas with a frieze design in blue by Wegner. Slipcase. Grimmelshausen (1622-76) was the father of the modern German novel, and greatly influenced Defoe - set during the 30 years war. HARDCOVER, NO DUST JACKET, NO MARKINGS, VERY GOOD CONDITION, SPLENDID VALUE . WITH SLIPCASE.
Published by Folio Society
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Published by Folio Society
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Published by Folio Society
Seller: Goldstone Rare Books, Llandybie, CARMS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. In slip case Photograph available on request.