{"product_id":"edwardian-arabian-nights-frederick-warne-illustrated-book","title":"Edwardian Arabian Nights Frederick Warne Illustrated Edition Blue Gilt Cloth with 16 Colour Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an early twentieth-century illustrated edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Arabian Nights' Entertainments\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co., London and New York, and revised with notes by Rev. George Fyler Townsend, M.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough undated, this attractive edition was most likely produced during the Edwardian period, approximately 1908–1912, and features one of Frederick Warne's most striking decorative publisher's bindings. The vivid cobalt blue cloth is richly decorated in gilt, brown, and black with exotic figures, floral ornament, and stylized lettering inspired by Middle Eastern design. The gilt decoration has been exceptionally well preserved and displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume contains many of the timeless stories that have captivated readers for centuries, including \u003cb\u003eAladdin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAli Baba and the Forty Thieves\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSindbad the Sailor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThe Merchant and the Genie\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThe Enchanted Horse\u003c\/b\u003e, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with numerous black-and-white illustrations together with sixteen full-page colour plates, this edition showcases the fine chromolithographic printing and decorative book design for which Frederick Warne became renowned. The illustrations remain bright and attractive, making this a wonderful display volume as well as an enjoyable reading copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 3\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 1\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 540 including index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this book is in Very Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe binding remains tight and square with bright blue cloth and exceptionally well-preserved gilt decoration. The spine has mellowed slightly from exposure, which is typical of books of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is generally clean. There is some foxing to the final index page and rear endpaper, together with occasional light smudging or marginal discolouration affecting a few of the colour plates and the tissue guard opposite the frontispiece. The illustrations themselves remain bright and highly decorative. There may be the odd additional smudge elsewhere, but overall the pages present very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Edwardian edition of one of the world's great collections of adventure stories combines beautiful period bookbinding with charming illustrations, making it an excellent addition to a collection of antique books, illustrated classics, or decorative library volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757100613737,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Arabian-Nights-Book.jpg?v=1783296876","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/edwardian-arabian-nights-frederick-warne-illustrated-book","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}