Description: Shaving of Shagpat - George Meredith 1955; Artist-Signed Limited Edition of 1500 Numbered 461 of 1500 and Signed by Honore Guilbeau Condition and Terms This book is in excellent condition. There are no embossed seals or other marks to the interior except for a tasteful 50’s era Ex Libris. Sharp corners, no conspicuous scuffs or rubs. While there are some minor cosmetic imperfections (which are apparent in the photos) the book and slipcase remain structurally solid and attractive. The photos are truly the best description of condition. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing, and feel free to ask questions if the photos provided do not suffice. Please also do not hesitate to request additional photos if needed. Returns are only allowed due to shipping damage or item not being as described. Due to USPS insurance claims procedures, partial refunds are not allowed due to shipping damage. Items damaged in shipping must be returned in the original packaging as received. The USPS requires inspection of the packaging and item damaged. Synopsis The Shaving of Shagpat: An Arabian Entertainment is a fantasy novel by English writer George Meredith. It was first published in hardcover by Chapman and Hall in 1856, and there have been numerous editions since. Its importance in the history of fantasy literature was recognized by its reissuing by The Limited Editions Club in 1955. The LEC edition includes a preface by Sir Francis Meredith Meynell. The novel is a humorous romance and allegory written in the style of the Arabian Nights. Like its model, it includes a number of stories within the story, along with poetic asides. Shibli Bagarag, a Persian barber, and Noorna, an enchantress, are given the quest of shaving the tyrant Shagpat, who by the power of his magical hair holds his city in thrall. Along the way Shibli acquires a magic sword and meets a series of exotic creatures, including a talking hawk and several genies. Incidentally, for fans of the occult, Aleister Crowley was much taken with the work and put it on the Curriculum of the A.'. A.'. describing it as "An excellent allegory" and refers to it in his "Confessions" as "that superb magical apologue."
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: Limited Editions Club
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Modified Item: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1955
Language: English
Illustrator: Honore Guilbeau
Special Attributes: Limited Edition, Numbered, Illustrated, Signed, Autograhed, Collector's Edition, 1st Edition, Luxury Edition, Vintage
Author: George Meredith
Region: North America
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: None
