MARDRUS, Joseph-Charles (translation); CARRÉ, Léon and RACIM - Lot 428

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MARDRUS, Joseph-Charles (translation); CARRÉ, Léon and RACIM - Lot 428
MARDRUS, Joseph-Charles (translation); CARRÉ, Léon and RACIM, Mohammed. Le Livre des Mille Nuits et une Nuit. Paris, Édition d'art H. Piazza, 1926-1932. 12 volumes in-4, blue half-basane, spines with 4 faux-nerfs framed in cold, gilded fleuron in the center, gold lettering, gilded head, covers preserved. Approx. 200 pages per volume, 144 off-text watercolors by Léon Carré, stencilled in color and gold, 85 decorative oriental-style compositions in color and gold by Racim Mohammed (titles, headbands and caps). Spine slightly lightened, minor rubbing, slight white marks on leather, tiny tear on one bowl. Clean and fresh inside. Magnificent edition adorned with 144 color and gold compositions by painter Léon Carré (1878-1942) and splendid oriental-style ornaments by Mohammed Racim (1896-1975). Limited edition of 2,500 copies, this one of 2,200 on vélin chiffon, the only edition after 300 on Japon (N°1606). Léon Carré's compositions were reproduced using a printing process developed by Louis Grenier, and used in this book for the first time. The text is presented in the literal and complete translation of the Arabic text by Dr. Joseph-Charles Mardrus. Complete set in 12 volumes. Elegant, well established copy.
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