The Arabian Nights

CONDITION: Near Fine book. Slight mark and crease to the top left corner of volume 6. Minor mark on volume 2. Very Good slipcase. Slight shelf wear. Slight book rubbing marks. Volumes 1-3: Top right edge has partially split. Dent to left edge. Back edge starting to tear slightly. Rubbing on the corners. Volumes 4-6: Top left edge is partially torn along with a much smaller tear on the top right. DETAILS: First Thus. Print run: 1st Printing. Illustrated by Kay Nielsen, Grahame Baker-Smit, Debra McFarlane, Roman Pisarev, Jane Ray and Neil Packer. 27 × 21 × 32 cm. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Step into a world of timeless wonder with this definitive, unexpurgated six-volume edition of The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night. Translated by Powys Mathers from Dr J.C. Mardrus’s literal and complete French translation, this collection retains the full, vibrant, and enchanting spirit of the original oral tales. From the legendary adventures of Sinbad and Aladdin to lesser-known stories of wit, romance, and sorcery, Scheherazade’s nightly cliffhangers are presented here in their absolute entirety. This breathtaking set is a masterpiece of book design, housed across two beautiful slipcases. Each volume features pale blue cloth boards intricately stamped with golden gilt designs by Roman Pisarev. Bringing these legendary tales to life is a curated gallery of visual artistry, with each volume illustrated by a different renowned artist—including Kay Nielsen, Debra McFarlane, and Neil Packer. Complete with an insightful introduction by Marina Warner, this magnificent collection is the ultimate heirloom edition of humanity’s greatest storytelling epic. …