The Magic Walking-Stick and Stories from Arabian Nights

John Buchan; Francis Jenkins Olcott

Published by Associated Newspapers, Ltd., London, 1935

About this Item

A delightful volume containing two popular works for children, illustrated with colour plates and bound in bright decorative cloth. 'The Arabian Nights' Entertainment' is a collection written in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. It was collected over hundreds of years by authors, translators and scholars across Asia and North Africa. Famed tales within include 'The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor', 'Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp' and 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'.'The Magic Walking Stick' was written by John Buchan and is a children's work telling the tale of Bill and his magic walking-stick which can transport him anywhere.With a contemporary ownership inscription reading; 'Mary Clare Burke. If this book should chance to roam, box its ears and send it home'.With colour plates throughout by Vernon L. Soper and Monro S. Orr.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc.Bound in a bright decorative binding. In the original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; spine is slightly faded, with a little bumping to the extremities. Ownership inscription in pencil to the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound; a little strain to the front hinge at pages 10 and 11 and at the title page. Pages have just the odd spot. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 793R24

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Magic Walking-Stick and Stories from ...

Publisher: Associated Newspapers, Ltd., London

Publication Date: 1935

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Monro S. Orr; Vernon L. Soper

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book