Faust, a Tragedy

Authors:

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832)

Taylor, Bayard (1825-1878) (Trans.)

Published:

Boston, 1871

Format:

impl. 8vo., new half calf gilt

Catalogue description:

both parts translated into the original Metres by Bayard Taylor, fine large type, 2 thick vols.

Number of volumes:

Languages:

English

Sale price:

£2. 5s.

Appears in:

Sotheran's Valuation (c1871)

Stonehouse Catalogue (1878)

CD Junior's Catalogue

Source reference:

S051.4a; V02.14; C033.10

Location in CD Junior's Catalogue:

Location in Sotheran's valuation:

Library, bookcase right of door (B5), item 01

Stonehouse Catalogue:

Presentation copy; inscribed, 'To Charles Dickens, Esquire, in grateful recognition of an hospitable reception at Gad's Hill, on the 28th of April, 1871. John L. Swift, Syracuse, New York.'

DLO admin:

Inscription and publication date reproduced as published by Stonehouse but this is 10 months after Charles Sr's death. This inscription may be addressed to Charles Jr., who was resident at Gad's Hill in 1871.