Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
The Couldery Collection |
Object Name |
Book |
Object ID |
C 548 |
Date |
ca. 1862 |
Description |
"Adventures du Baron de Munchhausen" translated by Theophile Gautier Fils. A red-cloth covered book with gold embossed heraldic arms with the name "Munchhausen" in the centre. The spine has filigreen, the title of the book, and the surname of the editor printed in gold. The back cover has a gold, embossed heraldic badge. A large print book in French. The stories have illustrations. 235 pages. "A French translation of the fantastical tales originally attributed to Rudolf Erich Raspe. This version, illustrated by Gustave Doré, brings to life the exaggerated and humorous adventures of Baron Münchhausen, a fictional German nobleman known for his incredible and often absurd exploits. The stories include his travels to the moon, encounters with mythical creatures, and other whimsical adventures." Source: website - www.bing.com |
Material |
Paper/Ink/Cardboard/Cloth |
Search Terms |
Munchhausen Fantasy German Nobility Adventure |