[Rarebooks] FS: Arabian Nights Entertainment Illustrated by Arthur SZYK, 1/1500 copies

[Charles Agvent]

 From our newly updated catalog of LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB books and 
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BURTON,  Richard [translator]. THE ARABIAN  NIGHTS  ENTERTAINMENT.
New  York:  Limited  Editions  Club 1954. Four  large  octavo  volumes
(7-3/4"  x  10-1/2")  bound  in full closely woven  black  linen  with
lavish  gold leaf stamping and housed in two slipcases. The definitive
translation  of  Sir  Richard  Burton. Additional  notes  in  separate
supplement  volumes  by  Henry Torrens, Edward Lane  and  John  Payne.
Illustrated  with 60 multi-colored miniature paintings by Arthur  Szyk
reproduced  in six-color printing plates, his final work. Copy #325 of
1500.  Issued unsigned. Gilt on spines bright. Fine in just about Fine
slipcases.                                                     $400.00

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