THE BOOK OF THE THOUSAND NIGHTS AND A NIGHT, Vols. 1-17, by Richard F. Burton

$425.00

USED, with light wear and aging. Please see description and photos for more details.

THE BOOK OF THE THOUSAND NIGHTS AND A NIGHT VOLS. 1-17, by Richard F. Burton

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The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night Volumes 1-17

by Richard F. Burton

Complete set. A plain and literal translation of the Arabian Nights entertainments with intro explanatory notes on the manners and customs of Moslem men and a terminal essay on the history of The Nights. 6.5" by 9.75" each.

Published by: Burton Club for Private Subscribers

Hardbacks are overall in GOOD condition.

Number 337 of 1,000 printed by the Burton Club
Each volume features b&w illustrations with tissue guards, including frontis
All bound in cloth with title stickers on spines
Gilt to all top page edges
Fore edges of textblocks are deckled
All bindings are secure
Boards show light to moderate soiling with corners bumped
Title stickers are a bit scuffed
Volume One: Hinges cracked with some play, 1.5" split to top of front gutter
Volume Two: Some play to front hinge
Volume Three: Good condition
Volume Four: Significant bumping to top outside corners
Volume Five and Six: Smudges to front, play to hinges
Volume Seven: Top left .25" of spine head missing
Volume Eight: Bump to lower left corner of front, play to back hinge
Volume Nine: Good condition
Volume Ten, eleven, and twelve: Smudges to both boards
Volume Thirteen: Smudges to both boards, play to both hinges
Volume Fourteen: Smudges to both boards, play to back hinge
Volume Fifteen: Smudges to both boards
Volume Sixteen: Smudges to both boards, play to back hinges
Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
VS20160206

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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