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Burton, R[ichard] F[rancis] , translator; edited by Leonard C. Smithers; illustrated by Albert Letchford.
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night.
Publisher: London: H.S. Nichols, 1897..
"Library Edition" Twelve Volumes. Quartos, about 10 inches tall, in half black leather on green cloth, with gilt spine titles, five raised bands, ruled compartments, top edges gilt. About 400 pages per volume, 71 illustrations from paintings by Albert Letchford. This edition restores a significant amount of text that had been deleted from previous editions, but some passages of "extreme grossness" have been left out. Light edge and extremity wear generally and minimal rubbing here and there. One hinge professionally repaired. Previous owner name at front of each volume. Hardcover Hardcover Very Good+
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AUD 1,302.08 | CAD 1,295.34 | EUR 961.54 | GBP 822.37 | JPY 125,000.00 | MXN 13,888.89 | ZAR 12,500.00 |
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Item number: 16390.
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Downing, Charles, Illustrated by: Papas, William
Tales of the Hodja
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1970 London.
Book. Book condition: Very Good. Very Good. Hardcover 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall "These delightful stories of Nasreddin Hodja, one of the most celebrated personalities of the Middle East, the Balkans and Greece, have been translated from the Turkish by Charles Downing. The honorary title of hodja - denoting a scholar, in particular one learned in the Qoran and religious law - enables Nasreddin to perform many functions in society. Ch can ast as a cadi or magistrate, a khatib or preacher in the mosque, or as imam or prayer-leader. His is a many-sided hero, sometimes foolish, sometimes wise, but always endearing. William Papas has captured the Hodja's changing personality in his brilliant, full-colour illustrations." 98 pages. Book is in VERY GOOD condition; gift inscription on front endpaper. Dust jacket is in VERY GOOD condition.
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AUD 12.50 | CAD 12.44 | EUR 9.23 | GBP 7.89 | JPY 1,200.00 | MXN 133.33 | ZAR 120.00 |
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Lenny's Rare Books.
Item number: 003548.
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Schwartz, Glenn M.
A Ceramic Chronology from Tell Leilan, Operation I
Publisher: Yale University Press New Haven 1988.
(xxv) 200 pages, b/w photos, numerous drawings, charts, appendices, bibliograsphy, index; 4to, olive cloth. Fine; no dust jacket. Serving the antiquarian and used book world since 1980 First Printing Hard Cover
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AUD 25.00 | CAD 24.87 | EUR 18.46 | GBP 15.79 | JPY 2,400.00 | MXN 266.67 | ZAR 240.00 |
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Abstract Books.
Item number: 023556.
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