Stories from the Arabian Nights – Edmund Dulac (Illustrator) – 1920s

A beautifully-illustrated collection of tales from the Arabian Nights, including Aladdin, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, the Magic Horse, and more. With 34 tipped-in full-page colour plates by French-British artist Edmond Dulac (1882-1953), all separated by tissue guards. Stories told by playwright and author Laurence Housman. Published by Hodder and Stoughton around 1920, a later printing of an edition first published in 1911. Hardback, bound in the original orange cloth with decorative motif to front board and black lettering to board and spine. In good condition, minor fading and rubbing externally. Previous owner’s inscription to front endpaper. Some occasional foxing and spotting to pages.