The Thousand and One Nights, Commonly Called, in England, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments

London: Charles Knight, 1839. First. hardcover. fine. A new translation, with copious notes by Lane. Illustrated with hundreds of wood engravings, from original designs by William Harvey. 3 volumes in 6, extra-illustrated with about 100 plates. Tall 8vo, 3/4 black crushed levant, with raised bands and ornate gilt decoration on the spines & gilt tops. heraldic bookplates, London: Charles Knight, 1838. Fine.

Lane's translation was the first to be done directly from the Arabic, and is still valuable for its notes and commentaries. A handsome, readable set. (Inventory #: 329189)