Title: A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, now entitled: The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night [and] Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night Author: Burton, Richard F., translator Place: Benares Publisher: Kamashastra Society for private subscribers Date: 1885-88 Description: 16 volumes, including the 6 volumes of the Supplemental Nights. Titles in red and black. 9½x6, original gilt- or silver- stamped cloth. First Benares Edition. First Burton edition of the Arabian Nights. This is a lyrical translation by the man who read nearly 30 langauges. Bookplates of C.W.H. Sotheby. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings well worn and with some repairs (recasing, rebacking, etc.); internally some foxing; good. Offered with all faults, not subject to return. Item number: 242470
Title: A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, now entitled: The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night [and] Supplemental Nights to the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night Author: Burton, Richard F., translator Place: Benares Publisher: Kamashastra Society for private subscribers Date: 1885-88 Description: 16 volumes, including the 6 volumes of the Supplemental Nights. Titles in red and black. 9½x6, original gilt- or silver- stamped cloth. First Benares Edition. First Burton edition of the Arabian Nights. This is a lyrical translation by the man who read nearly 30 langauges. Bookplates of C.W.H. Sotheby. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings well worn and with some repairs (recasing, rebacking, etc.); internally some foxing; good. Offered with all faults, not subject to return. Item number: 242470
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