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12 Vol. Richard F. Burton. The Arabian Nights. The Library Ed., Kamashastra Ed.

Offered by: Imperial Fine Books

Description
12 Vol. Richard F. Burton. The Arabian Nights. The Library Edition, Kamashastra Edition. Translated from Arabic by Captain Sir R.F. Burton. Reprinted from the original edition and edited by Leonard C. Smithers. Illustrated by a series of 71 original illustrations reproduced from the original pictures in oils specially painted by Albert Letchford. Inscribed to the memory of Richard Burton's friend John Frederick Steinhaeuser, who assisted Burton in translation. Illustrated portrait frontispiece. Marbled endpapers. Top edges gilt. Raised bands. 3/4 wine red Morocco leather binding with sage green cloth boards. Gilt Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns. Published: London; H.S. Nichols LTD. 1897.
H: 10 3/8" W: 7 1/8" D: 1 3/4"

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Leather
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1897
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	841870

Dimensions

W.	7.125 in;	H.	10.375 in;	D.	1.75 in;
W.	18.1 cm;	H.	26.35 cm;	D.	4.45 cm;

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