EIGHT VOLUME SET. RARE Arabic–English dictionary compiled by Edward William Lane (1801 -1876) published in eight volumes during the second half of the 19th century. Lane`s lexicon is based on medieval Arabic dictionaries plus the dictionary Taj al-Arus ("Crown of the Bride") by al-Zabidi which was completed in the early 19th century. In total, 112 lexicographic sources are cited in the work. [ALL VOLUMES]: 320x250mm. 3064 pages (pagination: XXXIV+367/368-835/836-1280/1281-1757/1758-2219/2220-2475/2476-2749/2750-3064). Gilt hardcover. Cover and spine slightly rubbed. Pages slightly yellowing. [VOL.I]: Cover slightly bumped. Spine edges bumped. [SUMMARY]: Else all volumes in good condition.