Mardus j c translator (1 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition Thus. A good-looking, structurally sound collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian fables, myths, legends, poems and stories from the Arabic and dated to the Islamic "Golden Age" between the 8th and 13th centuries; compiled initially by the British explorer and Arabic speaker, Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890). Rendered into English from the literal and complete French translation of Dr. J.C. Mardus, by Powys Mathers. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcovers, complete in four volumes, little discernible wear to the handsomely produced blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering to spines, bright interiors, clean and unmarked. Bound in an Imperial octavo format, a revised edition but the First Edition This. Top-stained in blue. Volume I: vii [4], 2-644 pp.; Volume II: vi [1], 2-592 pp., with slight mottling of front cover at top. Volume III: vi [1], 2-569 pp. Volume IV: vii [1], 2-537 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.…