SALEROOM NOTIC; SOLD WITH THE KEY. Burton, Sir Richard Francis, Kama Shastra Society collection, comprising.
£500
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 31 August 2016 at 12:00 BST
Description
The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana, translated from the Sanscrit, 1883; Ananga-Ranga (Stage of the Bodiless One) or the Hindu Art of Love. 1885; The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh Nefzaoui. 1886; The Beharistan (Abode of Spring) by Jami. 1887. First edition, first issue; The Guilistan or Rose Garden of Sa'di. 1888. First edition, first issue; all "Cosmopoli", or Benares, for the Kama Shastra Society of London and Benares, and for private circulation only, all vellum bindings, uncut, 8vo, all contained in contemporary maroon morocco case with lock (key not present) lettered in gilt "Kama Shastra Society, London & Benares 1883-1888, The Perfumed Garden rather soiled and rubbed, four volumes with blindstamp to title page and final leaf