The Arabian Nights (1957)

The Arabian Nights, retold by Amabel Williams-Ellis and illustrated by Pauline Diana Baynes, is a collectible 1957 first edition published by Blackie, London & Glasgow. This beautiful edition presents the classic tales of The Arabian Nightsin a retelling suited to younger readers while preserving the wonder, adventure, and imagination that have made these stories beloved for generations.

The book is especially appealing to collectors because of its illustrations by Pauline Baynes, best known for her artwork in C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia and many works connected to J. R. R. Tolkien. Her distinctive style adds charm and fantasy to this Blackie edition, making it a desirable find for fans of classic children’s books and illustrated literature.

A strong choice for collectors of Pauline Baynes, vintage fairy tales, Blackie editions, and mid-century illustrated children’s classics.

Hardcover, Very Good. No dust jacket