Moir Reverend (2 results)
More imagesThe Arabian Nights' Entertainments
FORSTER, Reverend Edward (trans.), BUSSEY, George Moir (intro.); SMIRKE, R (illus.)
Published by Joseph Thomas sold by T Tegg; and Simpkin Marshall and Co, London, 1839
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Seller: Worlds End Bookshop (ABA, PBFA, ILAB), LONDON, United KingdomWorlds End Bookshop (ABA, PBFA, ILAB)
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First single volume edition of the Forster translation, originally issued 1802 in five volumes by W. Bulmer and Co. taken from Antoine Galland's "Les Mille et Une Nuits, Contes Arabes." 8vo (9.5 x 6.5 ins); pp. xxxviii, 492. Illustrated by 24 engraved plates (complete, as called for)f rom pictures by Smirke, extremely clean and fresh, behind pink tissue-guards, several of which are lacking. Contemporary half-calf over marbled boards, corners and edges of spines rubbed, also ends of spine with some loss to head. Edges of text block stained pink. A VG+ copy. Book.…
Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents
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Add to basketCondition: Good. London no date (1791) Author. 313p. Hardcover. Full leather. Mounted brown leather spine label; full gilt trim on backstrip. Bright colorful end papers. No foxing or staining. Cover outer hinges just beginning to split but still holding. Contemporary owner signature of Rebecca Danney. Very Scarce in original first edition. Good , top spine end worn down. Pictures available on request.…
