Lane, Edward William (Trans.)
The Thousand and One Nights, Commonly Called, In england, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments...
London. Charles Knight and Company. 1839. Illustrated throughout by engravings upon wood from original designs by William Harvey. Three Volumes, complete as issued. 4to.6.25" x 9.5". Regally bound by Wright in full period tri-gilt ruled scarlet crushed morocco. Extremely ornate gilt-tooled fleural motifs to front and rear covers. Gilt ruled spine compartments with extravagently gilt-tooled Eastern motifs . Gilt ruled raised bands. Elaborate
gilt-tooled turn-ins. All edges gilded.
The mildest of rubbing to several joins. A Very fine, crisp breathtaking set.
Item #8547
Price: $1,750.00