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. [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)]. 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)]. 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 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 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 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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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 Wilfrid J. Jones

(Book #ID 101681)

Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London First Edition Thus 1921. 1921.

First edition thus Wilfrid J. Jones illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth spine over orange paper covered boards, faded blue title lettering to the spine, gilt title and Persian design to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 lovely tipped in colour illustrations and wide illustrated borders printed in green by Wilfrid J. Jones. 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 E. Housman | Illustrated by Margaret R. Caird

(Book #ID 101724)

Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow not dated circa 1939. 1939.

First edition thus Margaret R. Caird illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, grey and white illustrated end papers. 12mo. 6'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 255 pages carrying the 110 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 5 full-page single-sided illustrations by Margaret R. Caird throughout. Ink name inside dated 1939. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends, not price clipped, 2/-. 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)]. Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101943)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London circa 1930. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red and gilt decorated black leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, marble end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 16 intricate full-page colour plates tipped in to decorated mounts. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition box which is labelled by the publisher 'Omar No. 2 Ant(ique) Leather'. 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 J. Sullivan [Edmund Joseph Sullivan (1869-1933) was a British book illustrator]

(Book #ID 101782)

Published by De Luxe Editions Club (Three Sirens Press), New York not dated [circa 1932]. 1932.

First edition thus hard back recently rebound probably by George Bayntun, Bath in full green morocco leather, the spine divided into six panels with gilt lettering in the second, tooling to the others, gilt lines, all page edges gilt, marble end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Rubáiyát over 193 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 75 black-and-white illustrations by Edmund J. Sullivan, among many fanciful and beautiful drawings, he uses images of skeletons and animated pots. 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)]. 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 101832)

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow First Edition Thus not dated [circa 1913]. 1913.

First edition thus Charles Robinson illustrated edition in this format in publisher's original yapped camel suede covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, lovely different front and rear colour illustrated end papers, all page edges gilt. 12mo. 4¼'' x 3''. Tipped-in decorative title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 3 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Charles Robinson, small decorations to each sheet. Ink message inside dated Xmas 1913 and in Very Good clean condition. We cannot find this Charles Robinson illustrated edition in any bibliographies or the British Library, printed as early as 1913. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hay, John [Rosamund Marriott Watson | Justin Huntly McCarthy]

(Book #ID 101875)

Printed for Thomas Bird Mosher and Published by Him at XLV Exchange Street, Portland, Maine Second Edition 1898. 1898.

Second edition in publisher's original printed wrappers [soft back], orange and black title and art nouveau design to the front cover, black printed lettering to flat spine. 12mo. 6'' x 4½''. One of 50 copies printed on Japan vellum (this being No. X). Tanning to the edges of the covers, small bookplate inside 'Frances Kettaneh' [Francis A. Kettaneh, founder and a partner in F. A. Kettaneh of Beirut, Lebanon, a distributor of American and European products]. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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