Goethe's Faust - Part I, Edited by Calvin Thomas
D. C. Heath & Co. · Books & Media > Antique & Vintage Books
Era / Decade
Early 1900s (circa 1892 to 1910s based on standard publishing runs of Calvin Thomas's edition)
Material
Cloth-bound hardcover with stamped gilt lettering, paper pages
Condition
Fair. The dark blue cover shows significant surface wear, scuffing, staining, and fading. Edges and corners show fraying. Binding integrity and interior page condition would need inspection to verify exact wear, but exterior shows heavy age-related handling.
Demand Level
Niche
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$8.00 - $15.00 - $25.00
Estimated Retail Value
$15.00 - $25.00 (Original publication era price equivalent)
Comparable Sales
Similar early 20th-century academic editions of classic literature typically sell on eBay and Etsy in fair condition for $10 to $20 including shipping.
Description
A vintage hardcover edition of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's classic dramatic poem Faust - Part I. Edited with an introduction and notes by Calvin Thomas. Bound in dark blue cloth with gold gilt lettering on the front cover. A classic academic or literature textbook from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Key Features
Classic literature, historic academic edition edited by Calvin Thomas, attractive vintage aesthetic with gilt lettering, desirable for collectors of antique literature or decorative shelf styling.
Authenticity Indicators
Original publisher typography, traditional late Victorian/Edwardian bookbinding style, stamped gilt signature style lettering. High confidence in period authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Heavy surface wear and discoloration on the dark blue cloth cover, scuffs, edge fraying, and potential age-related toning or foxing to interior pages.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Etsy, eBay, or local antique/book shops. Etsy is great for aesthetic shelf decor buyers, while eBay appeals to literature collectors.
Selling Tips
Market this item toward vintage home decor and dark academia aesthetic buyers rather than just literature scholars due to the heavily worn cover. Price low to move quickly or bundle with other classic literature.