J c mardus (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: 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.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 3 oversized hardcovers with no DJ's inside slipcase. Yellow cloth over boards for Ali Baba, red cloth for sleeping beauty, and green cloth for Ugly Duckling. Title pages all dated 1949. No date on copyright page of ALi Baba. Copyright page of Sleeping Beauty dated 1949. Copyright page of Ugly duckling dated 1942 and 1948. This edition consists of 2500 copies of which this is 2176. Ali Baba has 50 pages, Sleeping Beauty has 43 pages, and Ugly Duckling has 44 pages. Slipcase red with tan printed plate on spine. Black lettering on plate is neat and legible. Slipcase has wear along its edges as well as some staining across its boards. Top edge of slipcase partially separated from boards but still attached. Boards of all 3 volumes have been well protected by slipcase and remain quite tidy and clean. Small 1/4 inch spot of red discoloration at top left corner of front board of Ali Baba. Pages are also in excellent condition with full page color illustrations throughout. Text is tidy and legible. Bindings are strong and secure with no missing pages. Ali Baba signed on the editions page by illustrator Edward Ardizzone. Ugly Duckling signed on the editions page by illustrator Everett Gee Jackson and translator Jean Hersholt. No inscriptions. This is an oversized set of books so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs. Signed by Illustrator(s).…

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. R200047000: 1933. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Coiffe en pied abîmée, Non coupé. 213 pages- texte encadré d'une frise en noir et blanc. . . . Classification Dewey : 904-Recueils de récits d'événements.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Set of 3 books, the original binding. Tome 1 to 3, indicated with 1, 2 or 3 in Roman numbers. The 80 wood engravings are made after watercolors by Kees van Dongen, specially made for this book. . Condition: Very good, very clean. Only one slipcase has a scratch, and is a little damage 839, 867 and 833 pages Numbered Copy No. 9266. Kees van Dongen (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Four volumes, all hardbacks, quarter bound in an off, faded white/cream colour with paper sides, diamond patterned shapes in red & gold colour and gilt titles on the spine. All four books come with mottled grey coloured boxed, slipcase. The four volumes are in good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. All four books were First published by The Folio Society in 1958. Volume I: has 644 pages, Volume II: has 592 pages, Volume III: has 569 pages, Volume IV: has 537 pages. All pages intact in all four volumes, good tight bindings. All pages, text and lovely illustrations are in good, clean, readable order. Set, and bound in Great Britain by Richard Clay & Co. Ltd, Bungay, Suffolk, in Fournier 12 point type, one point leaded. A wonderful set of four volumes published by The Folio Society. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Set of 3 books, cover of Red leather instead of the original binding. Tome 1 to 3, indicated with 1, 2 or 3 stars. The 80 wood engravings are made after watercolors by Kees van Dongen, specially made for this book. Finished with gilding at the top of the pages. Condition: Very good inside, the outside has signs of wear with scratches and scrapes. 839, 867 and 833 pages Numbered Copy No. 893. Kees van Dongen (illustrator).…