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Hi all...

I've just come into possession of a fairly old copy of Alexander von humboldt's "Kosmos", Volumes 1 and 2. There is now edition number or copyright date, but I would say from appearances it is at least from the very early 1900's.

The problem is, it is written in German, a language which I do not know. The script is some gothic-style type, and aside from a bit of wear, it is a very beautiful book.

I have no idea how popular Humboldt was, or if his works are considered collection-worthy. Nevertheless, I thought that I would offer this to anyone here who might be interested (yes, I'll pay shipping). You might be getting a deal, or you might just be getting another "clutter" book. Regardless, I thought it would be better for someone to have the book who might actually be able to appreciate it, rather than have it collect dust and remain ignored in my library (let's face it, I doubt I'll be learning German in the near future).

If anyone is interested, let me know. If needed, I can take some snap shots and put them online.

...John...

Can you tell who the publisher is?

Apparently the 1850 edition published by Leipzig is worth about U.S. $400.00 in good condition.

See
http://www.tomfolio.com/bookdetailsfg.asp?b=757CB&m=351

I'll check tomorrow morning when I get to work (I left it in my office). I'll take a couple of snap shots of likely looking Publisher names if I can't tell off hand.

...John...

John,

there are six volumes in total (Vol. 1 to 4 + 5.1 + 5.2).
Released in 1845. In his work "Kosmos", he attempted a physical description of the world.

Take a look at this:



Adirondack

That looks very close to the copy I have. the date on mine is missing, however.

I have images taken; of course, I put them on a computer that is now non-functional. I'll try to get some more taken.

...John...