{"product_id":"c1920-4vol-works-of-gotthold-ephraim-lessing-antique-german-literature-books","title":"c1920 4vol Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Antique German Literature Books","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   c1920 4vol Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Antique German Literature Books\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    Lessing Werke 4 Vol Set Leipzig Wien c1900 Leather Gilt Bornmüller Ed\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    Published by the Bibliographisches Institut: Leipzig and Vienna c1920 (undated)\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    In Original Leather Bindings With Marbled Boards \u0026amp; Gilt Top Edges\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    \"\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    A finely bound four-volume set of Lessings Werke (The Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing), edited by Franz Bornmüller and published by the Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig and Vienna. This is a critically revised and annotated German-language edition, presenting the major literary output of one of the Enlightenment's most important writers, including poetry, drama, criticism, and philosophical works. Lessing's influence on German literature, particularly in the development of modern drama and literary criticism, makes this a cornerstone collection for any serious library.\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     The set is attractively bound in half leather with richly tooled gilt-decorated spines and marbled boards, complemented by gilt top edges. The volumes are individually titled on the spine: Gedichte und Lustspiele, Dramen, Laokoon und Antiquarische Briefe, and Dramaturgie, reflecting the breadth of Lessing's work. The typography and layout are characteristic of late 19th to early 20th century German scholarly editions, and the presence of the Bornmüller editorial imprint strongly suggests a publication date circa 1890-1910.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    A handsome and substantial set, each volume measures approximately 18.5 x 13 x 2.5 cm, with a combined weight of 2.43 kg. Condition is good overall for age, with rubbing and wear to the leather spines, some loss at spine ends, and general age-related toning, but bindings remain solid and the set presents very well on the shelf. An excellent acquisition for collectors of German literature, antiquarian bindings, or Enlightenment works, particularly those with an interest in Lessing's enduring literary and philosophical legacy.\"\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    General wear and fading to leather spines with marbled boards in excellent shape. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Subtle age toning present otherwise pages clean and well presented. A nice 4 volume collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n      Size 18.5 x 13 x 2.5 cm (x 4 volumes)\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        Volume 1 has 562 Pages\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        Volume 2 has 536 Pages\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        Volume 3 has 526 Pages\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        Volume 4 has 522 Pages\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471051509899,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/36c7f574-a7de-4c32-90f5-5419f3945407.jpg?v=1775538937","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1920-4vol-works-of-gotthold-ephraim-lessing-antique-german-literature-books","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}