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)]. Illustrated by Frank Brangwyn [Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 - 11 June 1956) was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver, illustrator, and progressive designer].

(Book #ID 101833)

Published by T. N. Foulis, 91 Great Russell Street, London 1912. 1912.

Frank Brangwyn illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original purple covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, black titles to the front cover, top edge gilt, purple end sheets. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 60 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 tipped-in paper-guarded colour oil paintings by Frank Brangwyn, decorative purple border to every page. From the private library of Norman Quick with his deco bookplate 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 Lynette Hemmant.

(Book #ID 101675)

Published by World's Work Ltd., Kingswood, Tadworth Surrey First Edition Thus 1979. 1979.

First edition thus Lynette Hemmant illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 8''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout by Lynette Hemmant, each sheet with decorative illustrated border. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 437401200

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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 Frank Brangwyn [Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 - 11 June 1956) was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver, illustrator, and progressive designer].

(Book #ID 101834)

Published by T. N. Foulis, 21 Paternoster Square, London 1911. 1911.

Frank Brangwyn illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original purple covers, gilt title lettering to the cream cloth spine and with decoration to the front cover, top edge gilt, purple illustrated end sheets. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 60 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 tipped-in paper-guarded colour oil paintings by Frank Brangwyn, decorative purple border to every page. Slight darkening to the the spine 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 Frank Brangwyn [Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 - 11 June 1956) was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver, illustrator, and progressive designer]. Introduction by Joseph Jacobs.

(Book #ID 101839)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., St. Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London circa 1910. 1910.

Frank Brangwyn illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original dark brown leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, all page edges gilt, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Introduction pp 1-47, Rubáiyát over pp 49-125 (+ notes) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with decorated title page, colour frontispiece plus 3 further full-page colour plates by Frank Brangwyn, Rubáiyát pages with decorative green border. Repaired splitting to the hinges, pieces of leather missing across the spine ends, tanning to the end papers, in Good condition. Unusual binding. 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 Virgil Burnett

(Book #ID 101667)

Published by The Folio Society, London Fifth Impression 1978. 1978.

Virgil Burnett illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, bright silver and gilt decorations to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¼''. Brown and black printed title, Rubáiyát over 32 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with five single-sided monochrome illustrations by Virgil Burnett. 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 Doris M. Palmer.

(Book #ID 101823)

Published by Leopold B. Hill, 21 Langham Place, London First Edition Thus 1921. 1921.

First edition thus Doris M. Palmer illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Devonshire cream cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, black titles and gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge dyed blue. 4to. 11¾'' x 9''. Mounted colour title page, Rubáiyát over 128 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided paper-guarded and captioned tipped-in colour plates by Doris M. Palmer, text bordered by orange drawings. In Very Good clean and bright 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 End Sheets by A. E. Jackson.

(Book #ID 101710)

Published London: Ernest Nister | New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. | Printed in Bavaria [not dated] First Edition Thus 1912. 1912.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original glazed cream boards with symmetrical Persian design to the front cover, colour illustrated end sheets by A. E. Jackson. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Colour illuminated title page. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with ornate illuminated colour pages throughout. Age darkening of the cream covers 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)]. 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 101828)

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 red leather covers, attractive palace and garden ornamentation and title lettering to the front cover, all page edges gilt, silk tie. 4to. 11'' x 8''. Black and purple printed and illustration 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 purple border to every page. Ink name to the front free end paper, spine slightly sun faded, rubbing to the corners 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 Herbert Cole.

(Book #ID 101677)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition Thus 1928. 1928.

First edition thus Herbert Cole illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and symmetrical Persian design to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 54 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with full-page engravings, headers and tail-pieces throughout by Herbert Cole. Ink name inside. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning to the light cream paper. 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 Lawrence A. Patterson [Lawrence Andrew Patterson]. With a Critical Analysis by David Anderson.

(Book #ID 101631)

Published by Johnck, Kibbee & Company, San Francisco, California First Thus Edition 1926. 1926.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original vellum covered boards, gilt title lettering to the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. The Rubáiyát with unnumbered pages comprising 101 quatrains with full-page and vignette monochrome illustrations throughout by Lawrence Andrew Patterson, followed by [ii, blank], 47pp. This book has been hand-set in Humanistic type, based on the best hand lettering of the Humanistic period. Printed by Johnck, Kibbee & Company, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. below which is SIGNED by the illustrator 'Lawrence Andrew Patterson' and 'David Anderson' who provides a Critical Analysis. Also inscribed by the Publisher John Johnck to the second front free end paper 'Dear Renata, And when the days of our companionship have fled into the Past, forever gone and dead - And when you gently muse, pray keep for me a memory in your golden head, Affectionately, John J. Johnck, February 15, 1932.' In Fine condition. The difficulties involved in printing this Rubáiyát are discussed in an interview between Lawton Kennedy, the printer, and Ruth Teiser, which appears in 'A life in printing : oral history / and related material, 1966-1967' University of California Bancroft Library / Berkeley Regional Oral History Office. 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 101723)

Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow not dated circa 1950. 1950.

Margaret R. Caird illustrated edition in publisher's original flexible dark green leatherette covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 6'' x 4''. 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. 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 101814)

Reprinted in the Riccardi PressFount. by Charles T. Jacobi and Published for the Medici Society, Ltd., by Philip Lee Warner at VII Grafton Street, First Edition Thus 1913. 1913.

A finely bound Bayntun Rivière full vermilion crushed cape levant morocco, front and rear covers with modern onlay binding work. The front central panel with viper and Eucharist cup device surrounded by ivy leaves and hanging grapes, the rear central panel with a peacock sitting on the branches of the similar ivy leaf and grape surround, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second, tooling to the others and dated at the foot, all page edges gilt, gilt inlaid dots to board edges, wide turn-ins decoratively tooled in gilt, cream silk moirë doublures and liners, front and rear doublures in dark green morocco with symmetrical gilt tooled herringbone and centre dot central panels, gilt borders and corner fleurons, stamp signed in gilt on front turn-in 'Bayntun Rivière of Bath, England', red silk tie. 9'' x 6¼''. Of this edition of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám in the Eleven Point Riccardi Fount have been printed on handmade Riccardi Paper 1000 copies for Great Britain are for sale. This copy is number 791. Rubáiyát over 22 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, notes, colophon. Fine condition book, in Fine condition slip case. Henry Sotheran ticket inside. 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 Stanley Appelbaum

(Book #ID 101870)

Published by Dover Publications, Inc., 31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, New York 1990. 1990.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 52 printed pages. Very slight tanning to the text block edges and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 048626467X

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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 101880)

Published by E. Grant Richards, 9 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London 1907. 1907.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, blind stamping to the front cover, top edge gilt. 24mo. 5'' x 3¼''. Rubáiyát over 75 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version. Light spotting to the fore edge 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 101975)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition Thus 1930. 1930.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original full Persian green crushed Niger morocco, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the first, and dated at the foot, the front cover with small roundel featuring tiny flowers in red, blue and tan on a gilt ground, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, cream and pale green end sheets. 4to. 10½'' x 8¼''. Hand written number 134 of 750 Limited Edition copies of the British issue, SIGNED by Pogany on the limitation page, and again in pencil on his frontispiece etched plate which replicates the colour copy of the same image. Rubáiyát over 173 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, the text leaves on China paper with 45 decorations and mounted illustrations. Spine and board edges sun faded to brown, contents in Fine 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 Anthony Radó [Hungarian Artist]

(Book #ID 101696)

Published by Edgar Backus 44-46 Cank Street, Leicester circa 1945. 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original lime green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and vignette to the front cover, red and black illustrated end sheets. 12mo. 6¼'' x 5½''. Rubáiyát over 29 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page colour illustrations by Anthony Radó, red border design to each sheet. Sun fading down the spine 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)]. Introduction and Notes by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (Lecturer in Persian at the University of Cambridge). Illustrated by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101919)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1950. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, turquoise and black title block lettering and Eucharist cup to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 136 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Gilbert James, framed decorations to the text block pages. 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)].

(Book #ID 101881)

Published by The Richards Press, 8 Charles Street, St. James's Square, London circa 1945. 1945.

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. Ink name inside dated 1945. 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 Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101947)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original gilt decorated deep mahogany 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. Frances Kettaneh bookplate inside [Francis A. Kettaneh, founder and a partner in F. A. Kettaneh of Beirut, Lebanon, a distributor of American and European products]. In Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Byron, May (1861-1936) Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet.

(Book #ID 101671)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London 1916. 1916.

Hard back binding in publisher's original apricot paper covered boards, colour illustration pasted to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. With single-sided 5 colour plates including the frontispiece. Spine sun faded, bus ticket removed between one page section leaving a brown mark and 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. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Lynette Hemmant.

(Book #ID 101676)

Published by World's Work Ltd., Kingswood, Tadworth Surrey First Edition Thus 1979. 1979.

First edition thus Lynette Hemmant illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 8''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with full-page colour and monochrome illustrations throughout by Lynette Hemmant, each sheet with decorative illustrated border. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little rubbing to the top edge, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 437401200

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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 Niroot Puttapipat [Introduction by A. S. Byatt]

(Book #ID 102300)

Published by The Folio Society, London First Edition Thus 2009. 2009.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original quarter vellum, spine blocked in 22-carat gold, vellum tips, front board blocked in three shades of foil with a design by Niroot Puttapipat, Merida Persian blue paper sides, top edge gilt, wide navy ribbon marker. Folio Society facsimile limited to 1,000 numbered copies, limitation page and end sheets printed letterpress by the Logan Press. Hand written number 762 of 1000 Limited Edition copies with a new etching hand-printed, SIGNED and numbered by the artist 'Niroot Puttapipat', and tipped onto a special limitation spread, 16 mounted colour plates with gold borders and highlights and tipped into decorative anthropomorphic silhouette border designs. Quatrains set in 24-point Caslon. 13" x 9¾" 220 pages. Presented in a navy cloth bound solander box with original white tissue paper present. In Fine unused condition. Heavy volume weighing 3.4 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. 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 Fish (Anne Harriet Fish | Annie Fish (27 March 1890 - 10 October 1964) was a British cartoonist and illustrator. Her illustration of 'Eve' in The Tatler spawned films, theatre and books.

(Book #ID 101639)

Published by E. P. Dutton & Company, New York | Letterpress by the Curwen Press | First Thus Edition 1922. 1922.

First thus US illustrated edition by Anne Harriet Fish hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth spine over orange black and cream paper covered boards with faded gilt titles to the spine, cream and orange paisley designed end papers, plates printed by the specialist colour printers George Gibbons and Co., of Leicester. 4to. 11¾'' x 9¼''. The Rubáiyát has 108 pages comprising 75 quatrains enriched with 20 full-page single-sided colour plates, including the second half title, all with tissue-guards and elaborate initial capitals in orange and black by Anne Harriet Fish. Attractive bookplate to the front paste down is that of Francis Edward Bliss (1847-1930), businessman and art collector from Massachusetts - but perhaps most notable as the father of Arthur and Howard Bliss. Corners bumped and with rubbing along the bottom edges, light foxing to the edges of the end papers and in Very 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)]. With an Introduction by Yann Lovelock and Illustrated by Nicholas Parry.

(Book #ID 101732)

Published by The Tern Press, Saint Mary's Cottage, 20 Great Hales Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire First Edition Thus May 1996. 1996.

First edition thus Nicholas Parry illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian influenced and designed aqua green, orange and cream printed cloth covered boards, cream paper title labels to the spine and to the front cover, brown end sheets, deckle fore and lower page edges. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Hand set in 18 point Garamond from the 1st Edition of 1859. Printed and bound by Nicholas and Mary Parry in an edition of 100 copies [the first 10 copies with an additional water-colour painting] on hand-made water-marked Roma Michelangelo paper. Hand written number 45 of 100 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by 'Nicholas Parry' and 'Mary Parry' to the limitation sheet. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 13 full-page single-tone colour relief printed etchings by Nicholas Parry throughout. In Fine condition, unused new book. 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)]. Photogravures after Drawings by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101927)

Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London Fifth Thousand 1905. 1905.

Hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, symmetrical Persian design and gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Rubáiyát over 160 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided paper-guarded photogravures after Drawings by Gilbert James. Ink name inside dated 1906 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)]. With Paintings and Decorations by Sarkis Katchadourian (August 9, 1886 - March 4, 1947).

(Book #ID 101645)

Published by Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers New York, 1946. 1946.

First thus Sarkis Katchadourian illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher's original cram linen spine and colour illustration on aubergine paper over boards after Katchadourian, gilt title lettering to the spine. 4to. 11'' x 8¼''. The Rubáiyát has 138 pages comprising 75 quatrains enriched with 11 full-page colour plates, line drawings, and decorations by Iranian artist Sarkis Katchadourian. Sun fading to the edges to the boards, plate removed from the front free end paper leaving old dry shadow marks. SIGNED by the illustrator to the front free end paper 'To my very dear friends Mr and Mrs P. Jemidlian, with best wishes and love - Vavu Sarkis Katchadourian, 11 August, 1954, New York.' 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 and Notes by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (Lecturer in Persian at the University of Cambridge). Illustrated by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101917)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1942. 1942.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering and Eucharist cup to the spine, gilt lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 136 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Gilbert James, framed decorations to the text block pages. Ink message to the front free end paper 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 Virgil Burnett

(Book #ID 101668)

Published by The Folio Society, London Fourth Impression 1975. 1976.

Virgil Burnett illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, bright silver and gilt decorations to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¼''. Brown and black printed title, Rubáiyát over 32 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with five single-sided monochrome illustrations by Virgil Burnett. Ink message to the front free end paper otherwise 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 Margit Galambos [Hungarian Graphic Artist and Painter]

(Book #ID 101812)

Published in Budapest, Hungary First Edition 1922. 1922.

First edition in publisher's original wrappers covered with decorated parchment paper, closed with yellow silk ties. Oblong 8vo. 6¼'' x 5''. 1 of 500 Limited Edition copies, of which this is no. 184. With printed calligraphic English text. Each sheet with arabesque illustration printed in red and yellow. Comprises eighteen quatrains from the Rubáiyát. Fine condition book, in Very Good original black paper covered folding hard back, folding white envelope to the inside rear cover which supports the booklet, white title label to the front cover. Not listed in Potters. Scarce. 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 Webster Murray.

(Book #ID 101679)

Published by Richard Lesley & Co. Ltd., 20 Tudor Street, London circa 1948, not dated. 1948.

First edition thus Webster Murray illustrated hard binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering and design to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 48 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with 6 full-page single-sided colour and 6 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout by Webster Murray. Very Good condition book in plain white dust wrapper with chips to the spine. 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 101807)

Published by Percy Lund, Humphries & Co. Ltd, Bradford and London First Edition Thus 1939. 1939.

Facsimile of first edition, published by Bernard Quaritch in 1859, this reproduction is made by the first edition in the British Museum. Hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, red title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. Smart bookplate and name to the front end sheets 'E. Mathieson', light spotting to the early pages. Very Good condition book, in scarce Good condition tissue 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 101866)

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 William George Stirling (1887-1951) was a British book illustrator.

(Book #ID 101633)

Published by Fraser & Neave Ltd., Singapore | The Lotus Library, not dated circa 1918. 1918.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original faded light green paper over stiff boards, green cloth spine, gilt title lettering to the front cover, different illustrations to the paste downs. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. The Rubáiyát has unnumbered pages comprising 75 quatrains enriched with 17 full-page single-sided and vignette monochrome illustrations throughout by William George Stirling. Stated first edition to the title page and stamped number 427 of a limited edition of 1000 (?) copies, colophon for Fraser & Neave Ltd., Singapore to the last leaf. Issue heavily discussed and commented on by the Rubáiyát collectors, which alternates between ornamentation, symbolism and esotericism due to the oriental and art nouveau character of the illustrations. The second sheet with a monogram 'WGS' William George Stirling. Sheet 29 with hand-blacked over-painting of the symbolic genitals of the female figure. Irregular sun fading to the the covers, foxing to the end papers, beyond which the sheets used are a superior quality and are 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 John Charles Edward Bowen]. With a Literal Translation of Each Persian Quatrain by Dr. A. J. Arberry, Illustrations by Phyllis MacKenzie, and Persian Script by Sharafuddin Khorassani Sharaf

(Book #ID 101904)

Published by The Unicorn Press, 5 Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London First Edition Thus 1961. 1961.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, Arabic lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Colour frontispiece. Rubáiyát over 136 pages (including notes) carrying 60 quatrains enriched with monochrome header illustration to every quatrain by Phyllis MacKenzie. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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