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Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1180

H.S. Nichols Ltd., Seventy Original Illustrations to Captain Sir R.F. Burton's "Arabian Nights", 1897, H 22.75" W 2.25" Depth 18"

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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A Series of Seventy Original Illustrations to Captain Sir R.F. Burton's "Arabian Nights" and a Portrait of Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton. Reproduced From The Original Pictures In Oils. Published by H.S. Nichols Ltd. 39 Charing Cross Road London W.C. MDCCCXCVII (1897). With a 'Joseph McDonough Rare Books - Albany N.Y.' label to the interior of the cover. The book is encased in original tooled leather binding. Provenance: Property from a Bloomfield Township, MI private collection.

Condition

With foxing throughout the pages and binding. Few pages have tears and creases. The cover is edge worn and exhibits scratches, damp staining, tears with associated losses, and red rot. The binding is torn and approximately half of the pages are loose/unattached from the binding. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Property from a Bloomfield Township, MI private collection.