Commonly Called, in England, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments.
London, John Murray, 1859
A handsome set of The Arabian Nights translated into English by the British orientalist Edward William Lane (1801-1876), with illustrations from original designs by William Barben.
New Edition; 3 vols, 8vo (22.5 x 15 cm); additional engraved titles to each vol., in-text illustrations throughout, bookplate to front pastedown of each vol., small hole without loss of text to title and dedication of vol. I, occasional light spotting; contemporary tree calf, panels ruled in gilt, spine richly tooled in gilt, contrasting brown and green morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges, extremities slightly rubbed; xxx, 555, [1]; xii, 578; xii, 703, [1]pp.
New Edition; 3 vols, 8vo (22.5 x 15 cm); additional engraved titles to each vol., in-text illustrations throughout, bookplate to front pastedown of each vol., small hole without loss of text to title and dedication of vol. I, occasional light spotting; contemporary tree calf, panels ruled in gilt, spine richly tooled in gilt, contrasting brown and green morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges, extremities slightly rubbed; xxx, 555, [1]; xii, 578; xii, 703, [1]pp.
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