1905 Wilhelm Tell, Schiller, Hardcover. Measures 7" by 5". 352 pages. Good condition. Has writing on the inside cover page. Shows age. German and English text.
Delve into the world of early 20th-century scholarship with this antique hardcover edition of Friedrich Schiller’s "Wilhelm Tell," edited by Edwin Carl Roedder. Published by the American Book Company in 1905, this scholarly volume features both the original German play and English introductory notes and vocabulary, making it a fascinating artifact of turn-of-the-century language education. The 352-page text brings to life the legendary story of the Swiss marksman who resisted tyranny, a narrative that has resonated for generations.
This book measures 7" by 5" and is bound in a classic period cloth cover with embossed black decorative detailing. While it displays the honest character of a century-old textbook—including writing on the inside cover and visible signs of age—it remains a sturdy and "readable" copy for collectors. It is a perfect addition to an antique home library, a thoughtful gift for a German language student or history buff, or a distinctive staging piece for a Victorian-style desk display.
This book is antique, over 120 years old. While it appears to be in good condition for its age, there is writing on the inside cover page and it shows age as described. There is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw, I would reach out prior to sending it.
