Charles G. Leland — Hans Breitmann"S Barty and Other Ballads

London, John Camdn Hotten, 1869. Leather. A scarce copy of this collection of humorous poetry on the life of the fictitious German-American "Hans Breitmann". A scarce early edition of the work.In a half red morocco binding, with marbled boards, and a gilt to fore edge. A signed binding by Birdsall and Son.A work by Charles Godfrey Leland an American humourist and folklorist who worked in journalism, travelled extensively, and became interested in folklore and folk linguistics. The volume contains a humorous collection of poetry, written in a combination of broken English and German, on the life and adventures of "Hans Breitmann", a fictitious German-American. This work achieved international popularity for several generations.  In half morocco binding. Externally, smart. Rubbing to joints and extremities, with loss to boards edges. Previous owner"s bookplate to front paste down. Binder"s stamp to rear of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot to the front and rear. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .