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New Arabian Nights
by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Chatto & Windus, 1882. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. New Arabian Nights by Robert Louis Stevenson First Edition Chatto & Windus 1882. London. Two Volumes. [12], 269, [3]; viii, 234, [2], 32 (publisher's advertisements) pages. Publisher's light green cloth decoratively stamped in black and brown. No cracking or splitting to hinges. Small neat name inscription to Vol. 2. Contents clean and unblemished throughout. Light stain to back cover of Vol. 2. VG+ & VG. A Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. Queen's Quorum 11. "New Arabian Nights" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories that transports readers into a world of adventure and intrigue. Set in 19th-century London, the tales take inspiration from the Arabian Nights and offer a delightful blend of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. From the escapades of thieves and swindlers to encounters with ghosts and magic, each story captivates with its vivid characters and imaginative settings. Stevenson's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of morality, fate, and the human condition, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a world where reality and fantasy intertwine. "New Arabian Nights" is a captivating journey that invites readers to explore the depths of imagination.
Synopsis
New Arabian Nights by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1882, is a collection of short stories previously published in magazines between 1877 and 1880. The collection contains Stevenson's first published fiction, and a few of the stories are considered by some critics to be his best work, as well as pioneering works in the English short story tradition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007451
- Title
- New Arabian Nights
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1882
- Weight
- 3.31 lbs
- Keywords
- New Arabian Nights by Robert Louis Stevenson First Edition Chatto & Windus 1882
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- First Edition
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- New
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- Good+
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- VG
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