Hans Breitmann's Ballads
Leland, Charles G.
Philadelphia: T.B. Peterson & Brothers, 1871. F 312 pages, including lengthy Glossary at back of mostly German terminology and colloquialisms; black and white portrait of Hans B.; the "Complete Edition"; tipped-on to front endpape is card bearing the signature of the author, Charles G. Leland (1824-1903) American writer, Princeton graduate, studied also at Heidelberg and Munich, active in New York and Philadelphia journalism, published books in a wide range of subjects, all written with ability and zest. He is remembered particularly for his translations of Heinrich Heine, for the humorous dialect poems collected in The Breitmann Ballads and his numerous works on gypsy lore and language. A genial giant of a man, he was interested to the end of his life in anything mysterious or occult. (DAB); bound in original red cloth, decorative gilt & black cover & spine titles, all edges gilt, beveled boards; some edge, tips wear, soiling to binding; good condition. Good H (Item ID: 14040)
$75.00
