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Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz,, 1908-10. First Tauchnitz editions, first impressions, in handsome continental bindings. The Tauchnitz editions were produced for English-speaking travellers on the continent, who would often replicate the common route of Grand Tours. While Tauchnitz editions are sometimes thought of as piracies, they were in fact authorized editions marketed at such travellers. Together 6 works, octavo (166 x 120 mm). Contemporary red quarter morocco, marbled paper sides, spines lettered and decorated in gilt, The Happy Prince with additional decoration in blind, top edges gilt, others untrimmed, marbled endpapers, cream silk bookmarkers. A very good set indeed, spines very faintly sunned, extremities rubbed, corners slightly worn and bumped, contents clean and free from marks, a couple of gatherings slightly proud, book blocks remaining firm.