1931 - The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi, First Edition

By Sir Richard Burton

Illustrated by Willy Pagony

Published 1931, First Edition
David McKay Company

A little bit about the artist, Willy Pagony ... Born in Hungary(1882-1955, he was known best for his own and ink drawings of myths and fables. A large portion of his work is known as art nouveau. 

Black hardcover with silver title and silver frame of illustrated paste down, illustrated frontispiece, twelve stunning black & white plates by Willy Pagony, some rubbing to cover and paste down otherwise in very good condition, clean pages, tight binding, 129 pages.

Size: 7 3/4” x 10”

A gorgeous book!