ONE OF CLEOPATRA'S NIGHTS AND OTHER FANTASTIC ROMANCES. By Theophile Gautier.
HEARN, Lafcadio. trans.
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New York 1882, Worthington. Red cloth, gold stamped spine titles, PUBLISHER'S NAME IN SMALL CAPS, 13 x 20.5 cm.,321p. very bright, clean & solid example, contents superbly clean, teg.* RARE FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE WORTHINGTON IN CAPS * . *** **** *** . . THE VERY RARE AND OBSCURE . . . HEARN'S FIRST BOOK TO BEAR HIS NAME ON THE TITLE PAGE . . . WITH SIX STUNNING ESSAYS BY HEARN . * CONTENTS: With essay titles: . Cleopatra's Nights . Clarimonde. . Arria Marcella: A Souvenir of Pompeii . The Mummy's Foot . Omphale: A Rococo Story . King Candaules. . *** THE EDITIONS & FACTS ABOUT THE PUBLISHER'S NAME POINTS: . THE VERY RARE FIRST EDITION-FIRST ISSUE: . This RAREST OF ALL copies will have "R. WORTHINGTON" in all capital letters at the bottom of the spine. This will be 2 cm. from the bottom edge and has a gold rule line under publisher's name. This is unique to this edition only. The lettering is .5 mm. tall. . EDITION PUBLISHER'S NAME POINTS: . "Dealers and collectors generally have given preference to copies on which 'R. WORTHINGTON' is stamped in large cap[s on the sine, the other variations of the stamping being R. Worthington in small caps, and in caps and lower case." . He continues to also point out the copy of this title that went to auction of the Merele Johnson collection of Hearn books. which was a copy from Hearn's personal collection also had 'R. WORTHINGTON' at the bottom of the spine. Per the American Art Assn. auction catalogue of January 20, 1914, see item #295 for more details. Johnson called this edition the "Genuine First Edition of the Translator s' First Work of High Association." . Johnson cites the three variants of publisher's name on the spine: a. All caps b. Small caps c. Caps and lower case. See the auction catalog lot #295. . The above quoted from Perkins p.2. . For the very RARE Johnson auction catalogue, please see our book number 930381 posted to our website. . *** DETAILS OF SPECIFIC COPIES: . Copy 1 is the VERY RARE FIRST EDITION-FIRST ISSUE: The book is bound in full red cloth with gold printed titles on the spine, and of course it has "R. WORTHINGTON" in gold capital letters at the bottom of the spine. . It is contained in the half red Morocco leather over red cloth custom Solander slip case, with a matching red cloth covered board, five part folding case with brown velvet cloth lining. This is a superb presentation. . CONDITION:: The books is in excellent condition, for a book nearly 135 years old. The binding is fresh, clean and has very bright gold stamping. The covers have a blind-stamped line border & top edge gilt. . The barely are signs of wear on the corners and at the top of spine one tiny closed tear at the very top. The contents are solid, clean and tight, with no marks or issues. . This copy is about as good as it can get, far and above in superior collector's condition. The best copy we have had in the last 55 years. . Please see illus01.jpg photo posted to our website. Note the copy to the right side is this exact item. This shows "R. WORTHINGTON" in large font, in all capital letters. . * Copy 2 is very similar to the above. The differences are: the head and tail of the spine has 2-3 small closed tears, and a tiny bit of very minor and minimal darkening hints to the spine. The signatures are firm and solid, no corner bumps, a very nice and far above the average example. The name "R. WORTHINGTON" is all in SMALL capital letters. . Please again see illus01.jpg, this item is the left side example. . *** Copies vary, not all copies are the same, please carefully read the condition, description and details of each copy record prior to ordering. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** REFERENCES: . Perkins pp.2-3 . *. Seller Inventory # 84222903
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One of Cleopatra's nights, and other fantastic romances / by Theophile Gautier ; translated by Lafcadio Hearn 1899 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 416. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 416. Seller Inventory # LB100151786638
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One of Cleopatra's nights, and other fantastic romances, by Theophile Gautier 1890 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 412. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1890 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 412. Seller Inventory # LB100153402103
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One of Cleopatra's nights : and other fantastic romances / By Theophile Gautier. Faithfully tr. by Lafcadio Hearn 1886 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 344. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1886 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 344. Seller Inventory # LB100154530787
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One of Cleopatra's nights, and other fantastic romances, by Theophile Gautier (tr. by Lafcadio Hearn) 1906 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 416. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1906 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 416. Seller Inventory # LB100156286062
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[Small handbill]: A Master of Style Translated by a Genius "One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances" by Theophile Gautier Englished by Lafcadio Hearn
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Brentano's, New York, 1900
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Unbound. Condition: Near Fine. Small illustrated slip of green paper printed one side only. Approximately 5" x 3.25". A little soiling on one edge, tiny crease, very good or better. Seller Inventory # 601777
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One of Cleopatra's nights, and other fantastic romances / by Theophile Gautier ; translated by Lafcadio Hearn. 1899 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 416, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 416. Seller Inventory # LB1111011755940
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One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances First Edition by Theophile Gautier
Published by
R. Worthington, 1882
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Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. R. Worthington; New York, 1882. Hardcover. First Edition. Acceptable Only, broken hinge at page 94/95, TEG with moderate blemishes/rub marks, heavy discoloration to spine, tears to buckram of spine edges, abrasions to board corners, sunned pages, binding still intact, some loose pages, moderate use/handling marks, binding shaky, some soiled spots to boards, without Dust wrapper. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 321pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # 111111112902
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ONE OF CLEOPATRA'S NIGHTS AND OTHER FANTASTIC ROMANCES. BY THEOPHILE GAUTIER.
Published by
N.Y. R. WORTHINGTON, 1882
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Seller: Kitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB, Tokyo, Japan
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. FAITHFULLY TRANSLATED BY LAFCADIO HEARN. CONTENTS:One of Cleopatra's Nights. Clarimode. Arria Marcella:A souvenir of Pompeii. The Mummy's Foot. Omphale:A Rococo Story. King Candaules. ix 321pp. frontispiece. First Edition, Contemporary half leather, raised bands on spine,marbled boards,all edges gilt, VERY GOOD COPY 20.5x14cm. Seller Inventory # HD04103
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