Arabian Nights
Benares: Kamashastra Society, 1886.
Stanley L. Wood. Limited Edition, Kamashastra Edition, Illustrated Edition. Leather Bound. Very good. Item #3477
16 vol. Richard F. Burton, Arabian Nights
Limited Edition, limited to 1000 numbered copies, of which this is no. 486. Kamashastra Edition, printed for private subscribers of the Kamashastra Society in 1886 as a facsimile of the original edition. An illustrated edition containing illustrations by Stanley L. Wood in two states, while original Benares edition is not illustrated. With introduction, explanatory notes on the manners and customs of Moslem men and a terminal essay upon the History of the Nights. Bound beautifully in 3/4 midnight blue Morocco leather with patterned boards and gilt border detailing on covers. Gilt frames, embellishment, and moon and star motifs on spine panel compartments. Top edges gilt. Published Benares: Kamashastra Society, 1886.
H: 9 1/2” W: 6 1/2” D: 1 1/2”.
Price: $5,500.00