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1914 Die Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker Antique German Childrens Book

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1914 Die Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker Antique German Childrens Book

Die Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker
Von Wieland
Mit 10 Radierungen von Karl Thylmann
Published by Gustav Kiepenheuer Verlag: Weimar Germany 1914

"Die Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker (1914) is a whimsical German fairy tale that follows the fantastical adventures of Prince Biribinker, a young royal whose life takes a sudden turn when he is swept into a world of magic, strange lands, and improbable creatures. Blending humour, satire, and traditional folk motifs, the story charts his encounters with enchanted beings, perilous challenges, and curious riddles. Through these episodes, the prince is tested not only in courage and cleverness but also in his ability to adapt to unexpected and often absurd situations.

Beneath its light-hearted tone, the tale reflects elements of early 20th-century European storytelling, mixing moral lessons with playful nonsense in the tradition of Wilhelm Hauff and other German fabulists. The 1914 publication date gives it an added layer of historical interest, as it appeared at the brink of the First World War, offering readers a brief escape into fantasy during a tense period. With its blend of magical escapades and gentle moral instruction, Die Geschichte des Prinzen Biribinker stands as a charming example of pre-war German children's literature.

The 1914 edition was illustrated by Hans Baluschek, a well-known German painter and graphic artist of the early 20th century."

General wear and fading with some scuffing to covers and spine as shown. Light foxing mainly to prelims with most pages clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages and all illustrations present. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20cm x 16.5cm x 3.25cm - 153 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Leather Bindings", "Gilt Top Edge", "Rough Cut Pages"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading with some scuffing to covers and spine as shown. Light foxing mainly to prelims with most pages clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages and all illustrations present. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: German
Author: Von Wieland
Publisher: Gustav Kiepenheuer Verlag: Weimar
Year Printed: 1914
Sub-subject: German Childrens Literature