Goethe; Thomas James Arnold — Reynard the Fox

London, John C. Nimmo, 1887. Leather. A handsome Bickers bound copy of this German fable, complete with detailed plates and in-text engravings. Bound by Bickers.An English translation of this medieval German fable following an anthropomorphic trickster red fox. The classic fable is a parody of courtly love stories and chansons de geste. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, ten india proof plates, and in-text engravings throughout. Collated, complete.In-text engravings are by Wilhelm von Kaulbach, the india proof plates by Joseph Wolf.Translated after Goethe's German into English by Thomas James Arnold. In a crushed morocco binding by Bickers. Externally, smart. Only a few light marks to the boards, a little heavier to the head of the rear board. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Engraved title is detached but present. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Wilhelm von Kaulbach; Joseph Wolf. Very Good Indeed .