[Rarebooks] FS: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS ENTERTAINMENT iIllustrated with 60 multi-colored miniature paintings by Arthur Szyk

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BURTON, Richard (translator) [Arthur SZYK] . 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 #1087 of 
1500. Issued unsigned. Just a touch of rubbing to the spines. About Fine 
in Fine slipcases and somewhat uncommon in this condition. (#016062)    
     $450.00

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