[Rarebooks] FS: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS ENTERTAINMENTS Illustrated by Arthur Szyk, his final work

[Charles Agvent]

BURTON, Richard (translator) [Arthur SZYK] . THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 
ENTERTAINMENTS. 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 #39 of 
1500. Issued unsigned. Monthly Letter laid in. Bookplate on the front 
pastedown of each volume. Small rubbed spot to one spine and to one 
cover. About Fine in Fine slipcases and somewhat uncommon in this 
condition. (#017688)        $525.00

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