The Book of a Thousand Nights and a Night, with Introduction, Explanatory Notes on the Manners and Customs of Moslem Men and a Terminal Essay Upon the History of The Nights. London: Grolier Society, [1897]. — BURTON, RICHARD F. 1821-1890.

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Estimate: $1,200–$1,800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831027
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Richard F. Burton, The Book of a Thousand Nights and a Night, with Introduction, Explanatory Notes on the Manners and Customs of Moslem Men and a Terminal Essay Upon the History of The Nights. London: Grolier Society, [1897]. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 44. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831027.

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Richard F. Burton, The Book of a Thousand Nights and a Night, with Introduction, Explanatory Notes on the Manners and Customs of Moslem Men and a Terminal Essay Upon the History of The Nights. London: Grolier Society, [1897]. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 44. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831027.

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