Edward W. Lane — The Magic Horse from the Arabian Nights

London, Victor Gollancz LTD, 1930. Cloth. A very scarce limited edition of Ceri Richards' illustrated tale from the Arabian Nights, an exciting tale from the classical work. A very scarce limited edition of 495 unnumbered copies, 250 copies reserved for distribution in the United States.An extract of 'The Magic Horse', a story in the 'Arabian Nights', translated into English by Edward Lane. The wondrous tale follows the adventures of the young Prince Tambal.Illustrated with a colour vignette title page, five colour plates, and two in-text colour vignettes.Illustrations by Ceri Richards, this was his first published work. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Only a few minor marks to the boards and spine. Small crease to the rear board. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Ceri Richards. Very Good Indeed .