Description
XIX century literature, Islam, illustrated books. First and only known edition of Arab historical legends, by Francisco Javier Simonet, and illustrated by C. Mugica. Printed in Madrid in 1858.
It Contains 4 medieval historical legends of the Arabs in the Iberian Peninsula: Mansur, Meriem, Medina Azzahra and Camar.
Dutch-bound tipped time back titles and decoration in gold, tinted edges. 4th smaller format, size 16.2 x 22.5 cm. 512 pages. Both chromolithographic facade as the 8 color plates and beautiful.
The specimen has some stains on paper, normal and without much importance; in general, very good copy in good condition.
Palau records the number 314304. Beautiful and interesting issue.
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