Tales from the Arabian Nights / illustrated by Gordon Nicoll
1932, 1st edition. London: Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press. Previous owner's signature. Good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Some foxing to spine cover. Scattered foxing internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #314201
Physical description: xii, 299 pages, [7] leaves of plates: illustrations (colour plates and black and white illustrations); 21 cm. Contents: The story of the magic horse -- The story of Aladdin, or the wonderful lamp -- The story of the three calenders [sic], sons of kings, and of five ladies of Bagdad [sic] -- The story of the first calendar -- The story of the second calendar -- The story of the envious man and of him who was envied -- The story of the third calendar -- The story of Zobeide -- The story of Amine -- The story of the fisherman -- The story of the young king of the black isles -- The story of Sinbad the Sailor -- The first voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The second voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The third voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The fourth voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The fifth voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The sixth voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The seventh voyage of Sinbad the Sailor -- The story of Ali Baba and the forty thieves. Subjects: Fairy tales. Fairy tales Arab countries.
Arabs; Folklore. Other names: Nicoll, Gordon [illustrator]. Lane, Edward William 1801-1876 [translator]. Genre: Fiction. Illustrated.
Price: €75.00