1913 EDMUND DULAC ILLUSTRATED ARABIAN NIGHTS THE PRINCESS BADOURA COLOR PLATES

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C. 1913, Edmund Dulac, Princess Badoura, Arabian Nights, Color PlatesHousman, Laurence; Dulac, Edmund (Illustrator). Princess Badoura, A Tale from the Arabian Nights. [London]: Hodder and Stoughton, [1913]. Quarto, gilt decorated cloth, 113 pages + 10 color plates.Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) was a French born British citizen known for his unique illustrations for books, magazines and stamps . Educated at the Ecole de Beaux-Arts , Dulac moved to London in 1905 whereupon he began illustrating the novels of the Bronte sisters ; he excelled in producing exquisite illustrations for the deluxe children's book market in the years preceding and just following the Great War . Now offered for your consideration is this 1913 printing of Princess Badoura, A Tale from the Arabian Nights magnificently illustrated by Dulac.Condition: This quarto, measuring 10 inches by 7 ½ inches, is bound in gilt decorated cloth. Former owner's name on detached front free end page. Spine partially detached with chip (present) completely detached. Some stains to edges. Text and plates very good.