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Oriental Moralist
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The Oriental Moralist, or the Beauties of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, translated from the original and accompanied with suitable reflections adapted to each story by the Rev. Mr. Cooper [Richard Johnson]. London: Printed for E. Newbery, [1791-1792?]
- ink on paper; cloth; cow (Contemporary leather)
8vo (6 5/8 x 4 in.; 168 x 102 mm). Engraved frontispiece, title-page and 5 plates, 2 pp. publisher's advertisement at end. Contemporary leather; rebacked. In a brown cloth slipcase.
Provenance
Kit Robbins (Sotheby's, 19 March 1981, lot 237)
Literature
Roscoe J272 (1 and 2); Osborne, p. 583
Condition
clean
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of these stories which include Aladdin and Sindbad the Sailor, the first children's edition of Arabian Nights.