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Mathers, E. Powys (Translator), Hester Sainsbury

The Eastern Anthology : 4 Volumes of the 4 Volumes Set

John Rodker, 1927

275.00 €

Godley Books

(Hyde, United Kingdom)

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Details

Year of publication
1927
Place of printing
London
Author
Mathers, E. Powys (Translator)
Publishers
John Rodker
Size
9.25 x 6.25 inches
Keyword
Stories, India, Arabia, Laos, Cambodia, Japan
Illustrator
Hester Sainsbury
Binding description
Hard Cover
Dust jacket
No
State of preservation
Very Good
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
No

Description

No 85 in a 4 Volume Limited Edition Set of 1,000 copies. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spines. Four very clean very tight copies with bright unmarked boards, some rear covers very slightly rubbed, spines very well sunned, blind stamped in gilt and no bumping to any corners. Upper page edges dark blue, fore and lower pages edges untrimmed, dusty and lightly foxed. Notes and introductory pages plus total of 1664pp. The first translation into English of 'The Eastern Art of Love', printed on all rag paper and published 1927-1929 The four books contain 12 volumes of Eastern Anthology on the subject of Love including ancient literature from India, Persia, Arabia, Laos, Cambodia and Japan. The copper-plate engravings throughout the books have been hand coloured. A heavy set.
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