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Description:
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night. London: for the Villon Society, 1882. 9 vols. 8vo, vellum gilt stamped with decorative devices and title in English and Arabic, translation by John Payne, limitation statement that this is No. 448 of 500 copies, stated on title page, "Printed for the Villon Society by private subscription and for private circulation only," 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-300
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LondonJohn Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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