HASSAN BADREDDINE-EL-BASSRAOUI. A Tale of 1001 Nights. Paris, La Sirène, 1918. In-4, midnight blue morocco with three elongated shapes inlaid on the first cover and two on the second, smooth spine, gilt edges, cover and spine preserved, half morocco folder, slipcase (Manuel Gérard). Translation by Dr Joseph-Charles Mardrus. Illustrated with 120 compositions by Kees van Dongen, including 7 hors-texte in colour by Jean Saudé. One of 83 copies on japon impérial, with a suite of 4 censored black plates. An illustrated subscription form is enclosed.