[Rarebooks] FS: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS ENTERTAINMENTS Illustrated by Arthur Szyk

[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 #323 of 
1500. Issued unsigned. Light foxing to some pages at the beginning and 
end of each volume, plates not affected. Spines a little faded but gilt 
very strong with some pulling to the heads and a few small rubbed spots; 
covers lightly spotted. Very Good in intact, Very Good slipcases. 
(#020577)        $350

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