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Arabian Nights and other Eastern tales
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 94 volumes, including:
- Paper
Arabian Nights Entertainments: consisting of One thousand and One Stories [Arabian Tales, being a continuation]. London and Edinburgh, 1792, together 8 volumes, 12mo, 4 engraved frontispieces, contemporary tree calf, spines gilt, 2 covers detached, other slight wear
Moore, T. Paradise and the Peri. London: Day & Son, [1860], 4to, 27 leaves printed recto and verso in colours and gold by Owen Jones and Henry Warren, original cloth gilt, contents loose (gutta-percha perished)
The Thousand & One Nights. London, 1896, 6 volumes, 12mo, plates by Brangwyn, original cloth
Blunt, A. and W.S. The Seven Golden Odes of Pagan Arabia. London: Chiswick Press, 1903, 4to, original cloth-backed boards, Francis Kettaneh book label, binding slightly worn
White, D. The Descent of Ishtar. London: Eragny Press, 1903, 12mo, limited to 226 copies, original boards, C.R. Ashbee book label
Mathers, E. Powys. Eastern Love. London: John Rodker, 1927-1930, 12 volumes, 8vo, limited to 1000 copies, coloured etched frontispieces, original leather-backed boards
and 65 others, including works by Byron, Beckford, Richard Burton, Thomas Moore, and others, and illustrated by Ceri Richards, Alma Tadema, Albert Letchford (imperfect), Dulac, and others (94)
Moore, T. Paradise and the Peri. London: Day & Son, [1860], 4to, 27 leaves printed recto and verso in colours and gold by Owen Jones and Henry Warren, original cloth gilt, contents loose (gutta-percha perished)
The Thousand & One Nights. London, 1896, 6 volumes, 12mo, plates by Brangwyn, original cloth
Blunt, A. and W.S. The Seven Golden Odes of Pagan Arabia. London: Chiswick Press, 1903, 4to, original cloth-backed boards, Francis Kettaneh book label, binding slightly worn
White, D. The Descent of Ishtar. London: Eragny Press, 1903, 12mo, limited to 226 copies, original boards, C.R. Ashbee book label
Mathers, E. Powys. Eastern Love. London: John Rodker, 1927-1930, 12 volumes, 8vo, limited to 1000 copies, coloured etched frontispieces, original leather-backed boards
and 65 others, including works by Byron, Beckford, Richard Burton, Thomas Moore, and others, and illustrated by Ceri Richards, Alma Tadema, Albert Letchford (imperfect), Dulac, and others (94)
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."