Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Edited by Gwynne Burjarsky and with an Introduction by Manoocher Aryanpur. [Illustrated by Joseph Isom].

(Book #ID 101629)

Published by Roger Schlesinger R. H. S. Publications Ltd., 11 Kendall Place, London First Edition Thus 1969. 1969.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 60 printed pages of text with full-page colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Translated by Edward Fitzgerald [Engravings by George Buday]

(Book #ID 97363)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white and green paper covered boards, red and white title to the front cover, illustrated engravings to the end papers with blue and white border. 12mo. 5½'' x 4½''. The text is Edward Fitzgerald's first version and printed in black and blue, vignette title, with 6 further engravings. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Maurice Greiffenhagen RA (15 December 1862 - 26 December 1931) was a British painter and Royal Academician. He illustrated books and designed posters as well as painting idyllic landscapes.

(Book #ID 101728)

Published by T. N. Foulis 13-15 Frederick Street, Edinburgh and 21 Paternoster Square, London First Thus Edition [1913]. 1913.

First edition thus Maurice Greiffenhagen illustrated copy in publisher's original plain cream card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 3¼''. Rubáiyát over 37 pages (+ notes) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page colour illustrations by Maurice Greiffenhagen. Ink name to the second front end sheet dated 1918, foxing to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper. Front Cover painting 'And Thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness - And Wilderness is Paradise enow' from a water-colour drawing by Maurice Greiffenhagen, printed by Turnbull and Spears, Edinburgh. Exceedingly rare edition in this colour illustrated dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Garth Jones and G. A. Steadham

(Book #ID 101672)

Published by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., Stationers Hall Court and Paternoster Row, London circa 1912. 1912.

Publisher's original stiff card wrap covers [soft back] with Persian design and colour onlay to the front cover, French flaps. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with tipped-in colour frontispiece and four single sided monochrome illustrations + 20 pages 'The Life of Omar Khayyám'. Age toning to the covers, ink message inside dated 1912. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)] Illustrations by Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (1876-1932).

(Book #ID 100217)

Published in New York by Dodge Publishing Company East Twenty-Third Street, New York 2nd Edition Thus 1914. 1914.

Second thus edition in publisher's original limp brown suede covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, shiny bronze linen end papers. 8vo. 6'' x 5''. Contains tipped-in full-page colour frontispiece, 109 + i printed pages of text, 7 tipped in full-page colour plates through text, decorative top and bottom borders to the text pages. Tear to the rear fore edge end paper, piece of suede missing to the bottom of the spine, suede edges faded. In Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald] Edited by George F. Maine with an Introduction by Laurence Housman

(Book #ID 101901)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition Thus 1953. 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original limp burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, Collins' end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101980)

Published by David McKay and Co., Philadelphia First Edition Thus 1942. 1942.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original full maroon cloth, gilt title and decorations to the spine and to the the upper cover, top edge red. 4to. 10'' x 7''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched 16 full-page and 4 smaller black and white drawings, all with decorative borders. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no box. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101914)

Published by T. N. Foulis, 23 Bedford Street, London First Edition Thus circa 1910. 1910.

Publisher's original olive green card wrap covers [soft back], small colour onlay to the front cover. 12mo. 6½'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 5 full-page single-sided colour illustrations including frontispiece and title by Gilbert James. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101960)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London 1935. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, gilt title lettering and designs to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 92 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page monochrome plates in to decorated mounts, pages in brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text with large capital letters. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. With an Essay by Heinrich Meyer

(Book #ID 101878)

Published by Herbert Lang & Co. Ltd., Bern First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt and black title block lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. 104 pages. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction by Laurence Housman. Illustrated by Charles Robinson [Charles Robinson (1870-1937) was a prolific British book illustrator, he won a place at the Royal Academy in 1892 but was unable to take it up due to lack of finances].

(Book #ID 101826)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow First Edition Thus not dated [1928]. 1928.

First edition thus Charles Robinson illustrated edition in publisher's original limp aqua blue mottled leather covers, attractive palace and garden ornamentation and title lettering to the front cover, all page edges gilt, silk tie. 4to. 11'' x 8''. Blue and orange printed and illustrated title, Rubáiyát over 56 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page tipped-in colour plates and decorations by Charles Robinson, decorative orange border to every page. Ink name to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in scarce spiders web patterned dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Edited with an Introduction by Dick Davis

(Book #ID 101865)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1989. 1989.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 100 printed pages. Slight age tanning to the page edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140586067

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101888)

Published by George G. Harrap & Company, 9 Portsmouth Street, Kingsway, London circa 1908. 1908.

Publisher's original full brick red leather over card covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, blue and gilt decorated end sheets, top edge gilt. 24mo. 4'' x 3''. Colour frontispiece, red and black printed title. Rubáiyát over 64 pages (including notes) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version. Light spotting to the end papers and page edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Edited with an Introduction by Dick Davis

(Book #ID 101864)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1989. 1989.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 100 printed pages. Slight age tanning to the page edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140586067

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot | Initial Letters and Decorations Designed by W. G. Johnson.

(Book #ID 101790)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., Dryden House, Gerrard Street, London First Edition Thus 1912. 1912.

First edition thus Mabel Eardley-Wilmot photographic edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorative cream buckram cloth covers, green, black, gilt and cream symmetrical Persian design to the front cover, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, bunches of grapes photographs to the end sheets, green silk bookmark. 4to. 10¼'' x 8''. pp xix, [124]. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with thirty-eight tipped-in pictures from photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot, green initial letters and decorations designed by W. G. Johnson. Spine slightly faded and with light marks to the pale cloth covers. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101967)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London 1946. 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 5½'' x 4''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. Ink message inside, rubbing to the top of the spine and top corners and in Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Adelaide Hanscom (25 November 1875 - 19 November 1931) and Blanche Cumming.

(Book #ID 101652)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London circa 1908. 1908.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt embossed character decorations and lettering to the front cover, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edge untrimmed. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Title in two colours. The Rubáiyát has unnumbered pages comprising 101 quatrains enriched with 28 double-mounted tissue-guarded colour photo lithograph plates by Adelaide Hanscom and Blanche Cumming, text block with Persian top and bottom borders printed in black. Long ink message to the second front free end paper, marks to the boards with dent to the bottom third of the front fore edge, spine age darkened. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated and Decorated by E. A. Cox [Elijah Albert Cox, R.B.A. (1876-1955)]

(Book #ID 101905)

Published by F. Lewis Publishers Limited, Leigh-on-Sea | Issued from the Temporary War Address of the Publishers, The Hermitage, Shellow Bowells, Willingale, Ongar, Essex First Edition Thus 1944. 1944.

First edition thus E. A. Cox illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original light grey cloth covers, black and orange title lettering and decoration to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 10'' x 7½''. This copy is one of the Edition De-Luxe, on hand-made paper, hand written number 751 of 1000 Limited Edition copies. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page colour illustrations and decorations to every page by E. A. Cox. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small closed tears top of the top edge of the front cover, one short closed tear to the bottom edge, not price clipped, 21/-. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction by Laurence Housman and Illustrated by Marjorie Anderson.

(Book #ID 101712)

Published by Collins, London and Glasgow not dated circa 1948. 1948.

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition in publisher's original flexible blue leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 127 pages carrying the 110 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with full-page monochrome illustrations by Marjorie Anderson throughout. Ink name inside and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101963)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London circa 1925. 1925.

Publisher's original yapped burgundy reversed calf covers, black title lettering to the spine, small illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 92 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page monochrome plates in to decorated mounts, pages in brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text with large capital letters. Small repair to the top of the spine and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Collins, Sewell [Illustrated by the Author]

(Book #ID 101659)

Published by Grant Richards Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition 1926. 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apricot cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, photograph to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Hilarious take-off of many the original poems by Omar Khayyám with 41 short poems with 22 tipped-in monochrome drawings by Collins. Surface damp stain to the rear cover, two ink names to the front end sheets and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rowland, Helen [Illustrated by Harold Speakman]

(Book #ID 101660)

Published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York, First Edition 1915. 1915.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise paper covered boards, colour illustration pasted to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains take-off of many the original poems by Omar Khayyám over 90 pages with full-page monochrome drawings and single tone text decorations and illustrations in green by Harold Speakman throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Charles Robinson [Charles Robinson (1870-1937) was a prolific British book illustrator, he won a place at the Royal Academy in 1892 but was unable to take it up due to lack of finances].

(Book #ID 101831)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow First Edition Thus not dated [1935]. 1935.

First edition thus Charles Robinson illustrated edition in this format in publisher's original green suede covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, dark green coated end sheets, top edge gilt. 8vo. 5¾'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with colour illustrated title and 3 tipped-in colour illustrations by Charles Robinson. Spine rubbed and sun faded and in Very Good condition. We are in possession of a number of different Charles Robinson illustrated Rubáiyát's, and although by the same publisher - Collins, these illustrations are different to all of the other copies. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Edmund Dulac (born Edmond Dulac; 22 October 1882 - 25 May 1953) was a French British naturalised magazine illustrator, book illustrator and stamp designer].

(Book #ID 101939)

Published by Garden City Books, Garden City, New York, First Edition Thus 1952. 1952.

First edition thus Deluxe edition hard back binding in publisher's original embossed green, cream and gold decorated Farrows cream cloth covers, red and gilt title lettering to the spine, orange and cream decorated end papers, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Rubáiyát over 189 pages carrying the 189 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided colour plates by Edmund Dulac. Fine condition book, slip case with rubbing to the edges and corners. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Maurice Greiffenhagen RA (15 December 1862 - 26 December 1931) was a British painter and Royal Academician. He illustrated books and designed posters as well as painting idyllic landscapes.

(Book #ID 101727)

Published by T. N. Foulis 13-15 Frederick Street, Edinburgh and 21 Paternoster Square, London First Thus Edition 1909. 1909.

First edition thus Maurice Greiffenhagen illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title lettering and designs to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 55 pages (+ notes) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 mounted and tipped-in colour illustrations by Maurice Greiffenhagen, illustrated border to each sheet. Ink name inside dated 1912, a little fading to the cloth edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101913)

Published by T. N. Foulis, 23 Bedford Street, London First Edition Thus circa 1910. 1910.

Publisher's original olive green card wrap covers [soft back], small colour onlay to the front cover. 12mo. 6½'' x 3½''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 5 full-page single-sided colour illustrations including frontispiece and title by Gilbert James. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101883)

Published by The Richards Press, 8 Charles Street, St. James's Square, London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers with gilt titles to the spine and to the front cover. 24mo. 5'' x 3¼''. Rubáiyát over 69 pages (+ A Life of Omar Khayyám) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Otway McCannell [Otway McCannell FRSA RBA (1883 - 1969), also known as William Otway McCannell and W. Otway Cannell, was a British painter, illustrator, writer and Principal of Farnham School of Art].

(Book #ID 101703)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition Thus 1950. 1950.

First edition thus Otway McCannell illustrated deluxe edition in burgundy leatherette yapped covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, bronze and gilt marble end sheets, all page edges dyed red. 8vo. 6¼'' x 5½''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page colour illustrations and decorations by Otway McCannell. This deluxe edition is quite a scarce issue, the binding is a step-up from the normal trade edition. Ink message inside and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Edited by George F. Maine with an Introduction by Laurence E. Housman. Illustrated by Robert Stewart Sherriffs (13 February 1906 - 26 December 1960).

(Book #ID 101742)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1967. 1967.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coral pink cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. The text of the first, second and fifth editions, with the textual variants from the third and fourth editions. Rubáiyát over 201 pages (+ 23pp) carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Robert Stewart Sherriffs throughout. Small ink marks and light foxing to the edges of the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only minor rubbing to the extremities. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Edited by George F. Maine with an Introduction by Laurence E. Housman. Illustrated by Robert Stewart Sherriffs (13 February 1906 - 26 December 1960).

(Book #ID 101743)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Reprinted Edition 1965. 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coral pink cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. The text of the first, second and fifth editions, with the textual variants from the third and fourth editions. Rubáiyát over 201 pages (+ 23pp) carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Robert Stewart Sherriffs throughout. Paper clip rust mark to the top of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101876)

Published by The Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, 1929. 1929.

First edition thus in publisher's original printed wrappers [soft back], orange and brown title and design to the front cover, secured with silk ribbon. 12mo. 6½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 28 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, decorative top and bottom borders in orange to each sheet. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101966)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London circa 1935. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated light brown cloth covers, brown title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 5½'' x 4''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101985)

Published by Bloomsbury Books for Godfrey Cave Associates Limited, 42 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Edition Thus 1985. 1985.

Second edition in this format hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¾''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 16 full-page colour illustrations by Willy Pogany, text pages with Persian blue borders and embellishments. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870630653

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101986)

Published by Bloomsbury Books for Godfrey Cave Associates Limited, 42 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Edition Thus 1985. 1985.

Second edition in this format hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¾''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 16 full-page colour illustrations by Willy Pogany, text pages with Persian blue borders and embellishments. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870630653

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