Tales by Hoffmann: First Edition (51 results)

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very good hardcover with fair DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear/tears.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Wear to the edges and corners. Stains and smudges to the cover and sides.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A collection of Hoffmann's tales, which are at the forefront of surrealism and horror writingThis selection of Hoffmann's finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront of both surrealism and the modern horror genre. Suspense dominates tales such as Mademoiselle de Scudery, in which an apprentice goldsmith and a female novelist find themselves caught up in a series of jewel thefts and murders. In the sinister Sandman, a young man's sanity is tormented by fears about a mysterious chemist, while in The Choosing of a Bride a greedy father preys on the weaknesses of his daughter's suitors. Master of the bizarre, Hoffman creates a sinister and unsettling world combining love and madness, black humour and bewildering illusion. E T A Hoffmann studied law and entered the Prussian civil service, but his over-riding ambition was to become a graphic artist and painter. This selection of his finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront of both surrealism and the modern horror genre. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. First Edition. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; PHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED. Book.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Xl + [424] pp + frontispiece & 6 illustrations. Foxing on top edge, a couple nicks.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 478 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dj. Small quarto, hardcover, VG ex library copy in beige pictorial boards with brown bird on cover. No dj. First edition. 91 pp. Nice full page b & w drawings by Hoffmann. 6 tales include: the hedgeog who became a prince, the jolly tailor who became king, Krencipal and Krencipalka, the lark, wolf and fox; about Jan the prince, princess woderface, and the flamebird; the jester who fooled a king. Felix Hoffmann (illustrator). Book.…

Rebound Hard Cover. Condition: Good +. First Edition. Felix Hoffmann (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good+. First Printing. #198. 223pp. Translated with introduction by J.M. Cohen. Light wear. Photos on request. Size: Mass Market.

Condition: New. 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. Illustrator(s): "Callot". Editor(s): Robertson, Ritchie. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2 pp line drawings by Callot. BIC Classification: FC; FYB; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 322. . . . . . …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Soft Cover Edition. Pan Book 198. Light edge and corner wear with some creasing on the spine; no interior markings. This story collection contains: The Lost Reflection; The Sandman; The Jesuit Church in Glogau; The Deserted House; Councillor Krespel; The Mines of Falun; A Ghost Story; and Gamblers' Luck. Biro; (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Original blue cloth with $4.50 flap price and ingle date on copyright. A fine, clean and unmarked copy. Plastic cover provided. From the collection of Florence Shay of Titles, Inc.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Part of The Miniature Classics Library series. Unabridged. Translated from the German. First edition thus (miniature - measures roughly 2" x 2.5"). Fine in a red leather binding.

Condition: Good. 1951. First Edition. 315 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth boards with lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Moderate tanning to free endpapers due to dust jacket flaps. Pencil markings to front free endpaper. Top textblock edge dyed red. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Moderate tanning and wear marks to flaps, panels and spine.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good in wrappers. Paperback, very slight rubbing of spine ends and corners.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Edited by Christopher Lazare. Translated from the German. First edition thus. Very good in burgundy cloth with gilt lettering and design. No dust jacket. Housed in the original clear plastic slipcase. Illustrated by Richard Lindner (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Edition: First Edition; Two volumes in slipcase, with modest shelfwear and toning. Light spotting to boards/spines, clean pages and sound binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust jacket included. New York: Continuum, 1982. First Edition. Fine cloth, in dustwrapper with a sunfade to spine. Lange's introduction and seven weird tales from the German. Hoffmann was, of course, a key figure in the development of modern horror.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Would be as new but for previous owner ID imprint on front free endpaper, otherwise, Fresh and crisp straight from the bookstore shelf. Spine tight, boards rigid, tips pointed. No other dings, marks or issues. Dust jack is not clipped & looks spectacular in its new shiny mylar dust protector. Shipping box is suitable for wrapping with a non-price listed purchase order inside along with biodegradable packing. Gahan Wilson (illustrator). Not Signed.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First American Edition. Dark blue cloth, gold lettering and design, color pictorial dj, tiny edge wear, little darkening on flaps, o/w excellent, full page color illus, 94 pp. W.F. Phillipps (illustrator).

FIRST EDITION octavo softcover (near FINE); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copIes, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. New York: Continuum, 1982. First Edition. Fine cloth, in Very Good to Near Fine dustwrapper. Victor Lange's introduction followed by seven weird tales from the German. Hoffmann was, of course, a key figure in the development of modern horror.…

1st edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 314 p. : ill ; 21 cm. Contents: The golden pot. -- The sandman. -- The deed of entail. -- The story of Krespel. -- Mlle de Scude?ri. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 314 p. : ill ; 21 cm. Contents: The golden pot. -- The sandman. -- The deed of entail. -- The story of Krespel. -- Mlle de Scudéri. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A collection of Hoffmann's tales, which are at the forefront of surrealism and horror writingThis selection of Hoffmann's finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront of both surrealism and the modern horror genre. Suspense dominates tales such as Mademoiselle de Scudery, in which an apprentice goldsmith and a female novelist find themselves caught up in a series of jewel thefts and murders. In the sinister Sandman, a young man's sanity is tormented by fears about a mysterious chemist, while in The Choosing of a Bride a greedy father preys on the weaknesses of his daughter's suitors. Master of the bizarre, Hoffman creates a sinister and unsettling world combining love and madness, black humour and bewildering illusion. E T A Hoffmann studied law and entered the Prussian civil service, but his over-riding ambition was to become a graphic artist and painter. This selection of his finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront of both surrealism and the modern horror genre. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A collection of Hoffmann's tales, which are at the forefront of surrealism and horror writingThis selection of Hoffmann's finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront of both surrealism and the modern horror genre. Suspense dominates tales such as Mademoiselle de Scudery, in which an apprentice goldsmith and a female novelist find themselves caught up in a series of jewel thefts and murders. In the sinister Sandman, a young man's sanity is tormented by fears about a mysterious chemist, while in The Choosing of a Bride a greedy father preys on the weaknesses of his daughter's suitors. Master of the bizarre, Hoffman creates a sinister and unsettling world combining love and madness, black humour and bewildering illusion. E T A Hoffmann studied law and entered the Prussian civil service, but his over-riding ambition was to become a graphic artist and painter. This selection of his finest short stories vividly demonstrates his intense imagination and preoccupation with the supernatural, placing him at the forefront of both surrealism and the modern horror genre. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition (stated) Pictorial paper-covered boards good, wear and exposure to corners, spine mostly detached and repaired with household tape; tear to rear free endpaper, else contents very good. No dust wrapper. 320 grams.

Paperback. Condition: G+. 1st Edition. Four Square Classics.

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Fine. No dustwrapper. As new. Full brown morocco, elaborate gilt decoration to spine and both boards. Watered silk endpapers. All edges gilt. Silk ribbon. Robust packaging. Tracking can be added to overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st thus. Size: x, 163pp. 21 x 16.5 cm.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No dustjacket. 1st Edition. Jacket Condition: 'No dustjacket' Condition: 'VG+. Minor wear' Notes: Decorated beige cloth boards with gilt lettering. Binding is tight and square; pages are clean, not marked, and not bent. Illustrated throughout with tissue guard for front illustration. Top edge gilt to text block.…