1873 “William Tell” by Schauspiel von Schiller Miniature Hardcover Book Printed in Berlin, Germany

Up for sale is an 1873 “William Tell” by Schauspiel von Schiller Miniature Hardcover Book Printed in Berlin, Germany! It measures 4 3/4” by 3 5/16” around the outside edge and contains 138 pages. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (all pages intact; some light wear to outside cover; some very light browning to pages). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This exquisite late 19th century antiquarian miniature book contains the classic masterpiece "William Tell" (Wilhelm Tell), the celebrated dramatic play written by the legendary Friedrich Schiller. Published in 1873 and printed in Berlin, Germany, this incredibly charming volume features the text presented entirely in its original German language. The book is bound as a miniature hardcover with an exceptionally ornate, decorative front cover boasting a striking, stylized gilt and black embossed typography title alongside elegant Victorian scrollwork accents. The luxurious visual appeal continues along the spine and the edges of the cover borders, reflecting the highly detailed craftsmanship typical of late Victorian-era German pocket editions and miniature book production. A magnificent artifact of European literary history, this pocket-sized treasure showcases beautifully preserved decorative detailing and serves as a highly collectible, display-worthy addition to any antique library, collection of classic world literature, or showcase of rare foreign-language antiquarian books.

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