The Arabian Nights

DETMOLD, E.J.

IN ORIGINAL PUBLISHER'S BOX

DETMOLD, E.J. The Arabian Nights

Hodder and Stoughton, 1924.

First edition illustrated by Detmold. 4to. White buckram covers, lettering in gilt. Both spine and upper cover have gilt decoration. This copy protected by the original publisher's card box, with a printed colour plate on the upper cover. Twelve wonderful colour plates all mounted under captioned tissue guards and numerous black and white illustrations. A very near fine, bright copy,the white buckram gleaming and pates are crisp, text with some small spots of foxing to initial pages, as a result of being in the box. The box is clean and very appealing with just light wear to corners.

The colours used in the illustrations are rich and vibrant, perfectly reflecting the jungle scenes and exotic nature of the tales.
Tales include: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sindbad the Sailor, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.

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