The Arabian Nights Entertainments; (Two Volume Set)

Published by The Heritage Press, New York, 1955

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Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA)

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A hefty two volume set in slipcase of the classic Middle Eastern folk tales, often titled "The Thousand and One Nights." Translated from the Arabic by Sir Richard Burton, and with notes from the prior translations by Henry Torrens, Edward Lane, and John Payne. With illustrations from miniature paintings by Arthur Szyk. Each volume with text at front, printed on gloss papers; and with the notes from the translators at the rear of each volume on more conventional papers. Sandglass leaflet is not present. --- In black cloth-covered boards with titling on covers and spines on ornate silver blocks. Books housed in a shared black paper-covered slipcase. --- With minimal foxing to several leaves and textblock edges, otherwise a clean, bright, unmarked set. Slipcase with tears at two joints but remains intact and fully able to protect the books. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xiv, 330, 136, ix, 331-674, 262 pages.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Arabian Nights Entertainments; (Two Volume Set)
Author
BURTON, Sir Richard F.[rancis] (translator)
Publisher
The Heritage Press, New York
Publication year
1955
Condition
Very Good+
Binding
Hardcover
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YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND MY PROMISE: Bluebird Books is an independent, internet-based bookseller in metro Denver, Colorado (USA) and operated by me, Eric Mayer. I am proud to be a member of both the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association (RMABA) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). I imagine that you expect to be getting a quality item which has been accurately described, carefully packed, and promptly shipped to you. That is also my promise to you.

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