Arabian Nights
8vo, 12 volumes. Translated from Arabic by Captain Sir R.F. Burton, reprinted from the original edition and edited by Leonard C. Smithers, 71 original illustrations reproduced from pictures in oils specially painted by Albert Letchford. Bound in the publisher’s binding of three quarter dark blue morocco, gilt titles to spines, “Kamashastra Edition” in gilt to foot of the spines, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, others untrimmed. This edition conforms to the “Illustrated Library Edition” that Penzer describes. Produced for the Grolier Society, though their name does not appear anywhere. Penzer lists four binding style, but not this one. Volumes 1, 8 and 9-12 have a second title page, being a facsimile of the first edition. Volumes 9-12 being those of The Supplemental Nights. The Library Edition. Condition: very good – volumes 1 and 2 boards have been reattached. Chips to the head and foot of spines of vols 1, 2,10, 11 and 12. Some general wear and brittleness to the leather which has faded to brown on the spines. Internally some light scattered foxing. Hardcover binding.
Publisher: H.S. Nicholas Ltd.
Date Published: 1897
Publication Place: London
First Edition: Yes
Signed: Yes
Condition: very good – volumes 1 and 2 boards have been reattached. Chips to the head and foot of spines of vols 1, 2,10, 11 and 12. Some general wear and brittleness to the leather which has faded to brown on the spines. Internally some light scattered foxing.
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: Large 8vo.
