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(Tales of Arabian Nights)
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments ... from the Arabic. To Which is Added a Selection of new Tales, Now First Translated from the Arabic Originals ... by Jonathan Scott. Philadelphia: R. W. Pomeroy, 1826
6 volumes, 12mo (6 ¼ x 3 ¾ in.; 160 x 95 mm). 6 engraved pictorial title-pages, 6 engraved frontispieces by G. B. Ellis, F. Kearny, J. Nesmith, and J.W. Steel after R. Westall. Full blue calf cathedral binding by [?Henry] Megarey, central panel embossed in blind, rich gilt border, the spine in 6 compartments gilt with raised bands (one reserved for lettering), marbled endpapers and edges; upper covers of vols. 5-6 slightly rubbed.
6 volumes, 12mo (6 ¼ x 3 ¾ in.; 160 x 95 mm). 6 engraved pictorial title-pages, 6 engraved frontispieces by G. B. Ellis, F. Kearny, J. Nesmith, and J.W. Steel after R. Westall. Full blue calf cathedral binding by [?Henry] Megarey, central panel embossed in blind, rich gilt border, the spine in 6 compartments gilt with raised bands (one reserved for lettering), marbled endpapers and edges; upper covers of vols. 5-6 slightly rubbed.
Literature
Grolier Club (November 1907) Ornamental Leather Bookbindings Executed in America before 1850, no. 110; cf. Wolf, From Gothic Windows to Peacocks: American Embossed Leather Bindings 1825-1855, no. 17
Condition
6 volumes, 12mo (6 ¼ x 3 ¾ in.; 160 x 95 mm). 6 engraved pictorial title-pages, 6 engraved frontispieces by G. B. Ellis, F. Kearny, J. Nesmith, and J.W. Steel after R. Westall. Full blue calf cathedral binding by [?Henry] Megarey, central panel embossed in blind, rich gilt border, the spine in 6 compartments gilt with raised bands (one reserved for lettering), marbled endpapers and edges; upper covers of vols. 5-6 slightly rubbed.
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.
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
A fine example of a cathedral binding by Megarey of New York City, using a Gothic window as the central panel. This set was displayed in a 1907 exhibition at the Grolier Club entitled Ornamental Leather Bookbindings Executed in America before 1850.