[Rarebooks] FS: LEC Richar Burton BOOK OF A THOUSAND NIGHTS AND A NIGHT

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BURTON,   Sir  Richard  [translator].   THE  BOOK   OF A
   THOUSAND  NIGHTS AND A NIGHT [THE ARABIAN NIGHTS]. New  York:
   Limited  Editions  Club  1934. Six octavo  volumes  (5-3/4" x
   9-1/4")  bound  in  half natural cowhide  and  printed  paper
   sides designed  by Valenti Angelo, housed in three slipcases.
   The unabridged  translation complete with notes and index  by
   Sir Richard   Burton.  Illustrated  with   1001  drawings  by
   Valenti  Angelo. Copy #177 of 1500 SIGNED by the illustrator.
   The first  multi-volume  set  issued by  the  press.  Monthly
   Letter  laid  in.  The  leather  on  the  spine  retains  its
   original  color  and  suppleness. A few minor splits  to  the
   slipcases.  It  is very difficult to find this set  today  in
   anything  approaching  this  condition.  Fine  in  Near  Fine
   slipcases.                                            $950.00

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