Histoire d'Aboulhassan Ali Ebn Becar et de Schemselnihar, favorite du calife Haroun Al-Raschid. Conte tiré des Mille et une nuits [art deco binding]

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Haarlem: Erven F. Bohn, 1929.

Bauer, M.A.J. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Near Fine Condition. Item #048091

A lovely edition, one of 200 copies on Van Gelder (this one unnumbered and unsigned) with a profusion of color illustrations by Bauer. In a fine art deco binding of blue morroco with gilt decoration, turn ins; unsigned. SLight browning from turn ins to decorative endpapers, spine faded to teal - a lovely binding on a fine edition of this tale from the Arabian Nights. 174,(2)p. Top edge gilt, original wrappers bound in, in a morocco tipped slipcase matching the endpapers. Slight soiling to slipcase. 174 (1)pp. Size: Quarto (4to). Illustrator: Bauer, M.A.J.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Inventory No: 048091.

Price: $850.00