Mathers E Powys Ed (14 results)

Condition: New. Volume four of this translation of the wonderful tales of the Arabian nights. Editor(s): Mardrus, J. C.; Mathers, E. P. Translator(s): Mardrus, J. C. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 133 x 30. Weight in Grams: 572. . 1986. Paperback. . . . . …

Condition: New. Volume four of this translation of the wonderful tales of the Arabian nights. Editor(s): Mardrus, J. C.; Mathers, E. P. Translator(s): Mardrus, J. C. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 133 x 30. Weight in Grams: 572. . 1986. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition. Limited to only 25 copies published, this being No. 1. Includes a number of small woodcut illustrations, by various artists, including Deslinieres, F. Chalandre, and three unattributed but in the style of C. Lovat Fraser. ***Very good in blue-grey rag paper wrappers, with yapp edges. Covers somewhat discoloured with age and handling. Front cover lightly stained. Rear cover slightly creased. Contents very good. Printed on thick quality rag paper. Edges hand cut, with some edges slightly torn as a result. 270mm x 200mm. 46 pages plus two pages of adverts. ***The first and only issue of this literary magazine, although the title page states 'Quarterly', which was obviously the intention of the editor / publisher Henry Danielson. This issue contains the following short stories: 'The Windows of the Cupola' by Deverell Dagnal, 'A Mask of Yashmaks' by Bernard Muddiman, 'The Blessed Miracle' by Jack Darmuzey, 'The Bet' by Alexander Griffiths, 'Four Penn'orth' by E. Powys Mathers and 'A Question of Colour' by Addington Osgoode. Although the magazine concentrates on short stories, it also includes an uncredited poem 'The Black Madonna', and the poem 'Villanelle of the Living Pan' by Walter Adolphe Roberts. ***A very good copy of this 1920s literary magazine, and the only issue published. ***Issue No. 1 of 25 only published, and thus very uncommon. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Deslinieres, F. Chalandre [Woodcuts] (illustrator). …

limited edition of 1000 copies for subscribers. This copy no 437. Volume one of a 12 volume set. Pink leather spine, black cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt image to front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9.25ins x 6.25ins, [viii], vi, 92pp plus 4 tissue guarded, hand coloured copper plate engravings by Hester Sainsbury. Printed on rag paper by Molyneux. Hand colouring by A.Alexander and Sons. This is the first English translation of the Kuttanimatam of Damodaragupta.Translation and introduction by Mathers. Centre of gilt image worn with loss of gilt, otherwise a VG copy.…

limited edition of 1000 copies for subscribers. Unnumbered as only volume one has the number. Volume three of a 12 volume set. Pink leather spine, black cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt image to front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9.25ins x 6.25ins, xiv, 152pp plus 4 tissue guarded, hand coloured copper plate engravings by Hester Sainsbury. Printed on rag paper by Richard Clay and Sons. Hand colouring by A.Alexander and Sons. This is the first English translation of the Zenan-Nameh of Fazil-Bey and Ta'dib ul-nisvana. Translation and introductory note by Mathers. VG copy.…

limited edition of 1000 copies for subscribers. Unnumbered as only volume one has the number. Volume four of a 12 volume set. Pink leather spine, black cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt image to front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 9.25ins x 6.25ins, xiii, (i), 128pp plus 4 tissue guarded, hand coloured copper plate engravings by Hester Sainsbury. Printed on rag paper by Richard Clay and Sons. Hand colouring by A.Alexander and Sons. This is the first English translation of the Kissat al-ara'is al-sabiya of Amor Ben Amar and Tales of Fez. Translation and introductory note by Mathers. Light browning to title page and leather to top & bottom of spine a little worn, else a VG copy. …

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English Versions by E. Powys Mathers. 12 vols. Illustrated with hand-colored copperplate engravings. 8vo, publisher's quarter leather and cloth, t.e.g. No. 581 of 1,000 sets. Endsheets tanned; spines sunned with rubbing and wear at the headcaps of some volumes; very unobtrusive spotting to some of the boards.…

hardcover. Condition: fine. 16 volumes bound in 8, extra illustrated, illustrations with tissue guards, rubricated title pages, tall thick 8vo, 3/4 blue calf, burgundy spine labels, top edges gilt. London: The Casanova Society, London, 1929. A fine set.

hardcover. Condition: very good(+). 16 volumes bound in 8, extra illustrated, illustrations with tissue guards, rubricated title pages, tall 8vo, 3/4 turquoise calf, lightly worn, spines ornately gilt but quite faded, maroon spine labels, marbled boards, top edges gilt. London: The Casanova Society, London, 1929. Very good (+). …

"First English Edition" . Limited to 750 set on antique paper - this out of series. 16 volumes bound in 8. Illustrated with 16 color frontispieces. Bound in half maroon morocco with marbled sides and endpapers, t.e.g., the spines in 6 panels with gilt titles, the other 4 panels with a star and emanating rays. One spine just slightly darker than the rest, yet all quite attractive "First English Edition" . Limited to 750 set on antique paper - this out of series.…