BURTON, RICHARD F; LETCHFORD, ALBERT [ILLUS.]; SMITHERS, LEONARD C [ED.]
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night. The Nichols Illustrated Library Edition. 1897. 12 Volume Set
London: H S Nichols, 1897. The Illustrated Library Edition. Red morrocco hardback half-leather cover on green cloth. 260mm x 170mm (10" x 7"). [5000pp.]. 71 original tissue-guarded original illustrations by Albert Letchford. This edition comprises the original sixteen books ie. the entire work. It was published privately by the Kama Shastra Society as much of the material was deemed inappropriate at the time due to its sexual nature. N.B.: Heavy set - please ask for shipping quote stating country of destination.. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket. Fine binding. Marbled endpapers. Teg - remaining edges uncut .
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