Antique 1895 German Georg Ebers Book – Im Schmiedefeuer – Ornate Gilt Binding

A striking piece of late 19th-century German literary history, this authentic 1895 antique book is the first volume of Im Schmiedefeuer: Roman aus dem alten Nürnberg by German author and Egyptologist Georg Ebers.
The German title translates approximately to “In the Forge Fire: A Novel from Old Nuremberg.” The work is a historical romance set in medieval Nuremberg and was originally issued in two volumes. Ebers was both a scholar and a writer of historical fiction, drawing on his academic background to create novels rooted in historic settings.  
Published by Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt in Stuttgart, Leipzig, Berlin, and Vienna, this copy is identified on the title page as Zweite Auflage — Second Edition and Erster Band — First Volume.
A Little History
Georg Ebers was a German Egyptologist, scholar, and novelist whose historical fiction often reflected his extensive academic research. His works ranged from stories of ancient Egypt to historical novels centered on medieval Europe.
Im Schmiedefeuer was published in 1895 and tells a historical romance set against the world of old Nuremberg. Bibliographic records identify the work as a two-volume novel published by Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt.  
Why This Book Is Unique
The binding is the star of this book.
The front cover features an extraordinary architectural design in rich brown, black, and gold tones with a central medieval armored figure. Elaborate geometric borders, heraldic-inspired motifs, and extensive gilt decoration continue onto the spine.
This is the kind of antique book that is equally beautiful as a literary collectible and as a decorative object.
Unlike a modern decorative book created simply for display, this is an authentic 1895 German publication more than 130 years old. The German blackletter-style typography on the title page adds another wonderful period detail.
Beautiful displayed on a bookshelf, library table, writing desk, or antique book stand, this would be a wonderful addition to a collected interior, Old World library, or European antique collection.
Antique Condition
This book is offered in antique condition with age-related wear consistent with a book published in 1895.
Based on the photographs provided, the ornate front cover and gilt decoration remain beautifully visible. There is expected edge and corner wear and light surface wear associated with age and handling.
Interior pages appear remarkably clean in the title-page photograph, with age-related toning possible throughout.
As with all antique books, minor foxing, spotting, inscriptions, or other age-related imperfections may be present.
Please carefully review all photographs, as they are considered an important part of the condition description.
Details
Author: Georg Ebers
Title: Im Schmiedefeuer: Roman aus dem alten Nürnberg
Translation: In the Forge Fire: A Novel from Old Nuremberg
Edition: Second Edition
Volume: First Volume
Publisher: Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt
Publication Date: 1895
Language: German
Format: Decorated hardcover with gilt detailing
Origin: Germany
Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear
Measure approximately 8x5
One available.
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