Black Forest Village Stories (illustr), Berthold Auerbach, 1869, Leypoldt-Holt.

- approx. 30 stories.

- title first published 1843.

- from Internet:

Berthold Auerbach (1812 - 1882) was a German-Jewish poet and author. He was the founder of the German "tendency novel", in which fiction is used as a means of influencing public opinion on social, political, moral, and religious questions. This is one of his works.

- 4.8 x 7 inches approx.; 377 pages followed by new book advertising section; hdbk.

- heavily illustrated: approx. 60 full- and partial-page illustrations.

Condition:

Very Good Condition for this vintage story collection. Cover shows a little color mottling and minimal wear. Hinges/binding are strong/tight. No owner name inside. Very little or no age-tanning to pages, and paper remains strong/supple. One small page-edge chip found/repaired. In interior, no tears, creases, marks, other stains found. Book is strong/robust for normal use. Collectible.