Published by University of Chicago Press, 1969
Seller: JAC Books, Cortland, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Jacob Landau (illustrator). 1st Edition. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, 1969. Two large octavo books, red and black cloth hardcovers, silver gilt printing on spines and covers, with slipcase, Vol. 1 - 315 pp; Vol. 2 - 363 pp. Edited and translated by Leonard J.Kent & Elizabeth C. Knight. 20 color plates by Jacob Landau. Volume 1 contains 7 tales, a lengthy Introduction, and other info. Vol 2 consists on one long novel, THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF KATTER MURR, along with a list of Hoffmann's literary works and a bibliography. A very handsome, and heavy, set. The two books are fine, clean, unmarked, probably unread; the slipcase shows some shelfwear along the edges and one circular stain where a price sticker probably existed.
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1969
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. two volume set No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Oversized.
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1969
Seller: Dan Pope Books, West Hartford, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Chicago, London: University of Chicago Press, 1969. 1st edition. 1st printing (both books). Volumes 1 & 2. 4to hardcover in slipcase. 315pp, 363pp. Illustrations. Both books, fine in fine slipcase/issued without dust jackets. Books in startling fresh condition. Prior owner's neat name plate to front pastedown of each book. v. 1. Foreword by R. Wellek. Ritter Gluck. The golden pot. The sandman. Councillor Krespel. The mines of Falun. Mademoiselle de Scuderi. The doubles. v. 2. The life and opinions of Kater Murr, book 1-2. Bibliography (p. 353-363).