Capture the revolutionary spirit of Swiss folklore with this 1905 edition of Wilhelm Tell. Honor the legacy of Friedrich Schiller, the giant of German Weimar Classicism, through this volume that remains an intentional piece for a dark academia study or vintage library display.
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Measurements: 7.25" x 5"
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Decade: 1900s
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Condition: Good; shows age; writing on inside cover and pencil marks throughout
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Material: Cloth-bound Hardcover
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Features: 352 page count, American Book Company imprint, ornamental black borders, heraldic eagle illustration
Anchor a collection of European drama with this intentional find, which documents the legendary tale of the master marksman and the struggle for Swiss independence. The olive green cloth provides a sharp, traditional contrast against the black ink detailing and the heraldic eagle crest, reflecting the scholarly aesthetic of early 20th-century educational publishing. This edition, prepared for students of German literature, offers an educational window into the linguistic and historical depth of Schiller’s final play. As a professional selection for a historian or a unique gift for a collector of antique foreign language texts, this hardcover preserves the defiant, heroic spirit of a classic legend. This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.