Author: BURTON, SIR RICHARD F.
Title: The Book Of A Thousand Nights And A Night. Translated from the Arabic by Captain Sir R. F. Burton. Reprinted from the original edition and edited by Leonard C. Smithers. Illustrated by a Series of Seventy-one Original Illustrations Reproduced From the Original Pictures in Oils Specially Painted by Albert Letchford. 12 Volume Set.
Description: Illustrated Library Edition; Roy. 8vo; bound in original half burgundy morocco, raised bands, title lettered in gilt on spines, , green cloth sides, marbled endpapers, linen inner hinges, top edges gilt, others uncut, some mild foxing overall a very good set. London; H. S. Nichols Ltd.; 1897. The pre-eminent English translation of the Middle Eastern classic. It is the keystone of Burton's literary reputation. Burton first published his translation in 16 volumes from 1885 to 1888. This is the first edition to include the illustrations of Albert Letchford, Burton's close friend and "court painter".

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