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 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 101702)

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

First edition thus Otway McCannell illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, brick red title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 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. Very Good condition book, in Good condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper with small chip to the top front cover, rubbing to the corners, not price clipped, 6/-, 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)]. Engravings by A. F. Mo. Haikal. Typography Arrangement Directed by Arthur J. Cullen.

(Book #ID 101643)

Published by L. C. C. Central School of Arts and Crafts, Bloomsbury, London 1948. 1948.

First thus A. F. Mo. Haikal edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter green leather, gilt title to the spine, marble paper covered sides, top edge gilt. Quarto. 10¼'' x 8''. Frontispiece, title, half-title, blue lettering to the start of the Rubáiyát with 23 (i) pages comprising 66 quatrains, the sheets decorated with black and white wood block engravings by A. F. Mo. Haikal. In near Fine condition. Rare. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101898)

Published by Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 11 Grafton Street, New Bond Street, London First Edition 1926. 1926.

First edition hard back binding in quarter vermilion crushed cape levant morocco, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second, top edge gilt, red and cream marble sides and end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Tissue-guarded colour frontispiece, pp.viii, 135, 5 plates. Boards slightly sprung and 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 by René Bull (11 December 1872 - 14 March 1942) was a British illustrator and photographer.

(Book #ID 101851)

Published by Gramercy Publishing Company, 40 Engelhard Avenue, Avenel, New Jersey 1992. 1992.

René Bull illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, gilt title lettering to the dark blue cloth spine, illustrated end sheets. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Rubáiyát over 96 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 10 full-page and 19 vignettes by René Bull, many line drawings and borders. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0517072327

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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 101722)

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

Margaret R. Caird illustrated edition in publisher's original flexible navy leatherette covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 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 with rubbing to the spine ends. 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 101699)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue 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. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips and closed tears to the edges and corners. 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 Anthony Radó [Hungarian Artist]

(Book #ID 101698)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue 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. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips and closed tears to the edges and corners. 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 Anthony Radó [Hungarian Artist]

(Book #ID 101697)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue 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 to the edges of the covers and internally 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 Doris M. Palmer.

(Book #ID 101825)

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)]. Translated into Danish by Thøger Larsen [Illustrated by Willy Pogany 1882-1955].

(Book #ID 101658)

Published by Gyldendalske Boghandel Nordisk Forlag København Kristiania 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original elaborate Persian designed gold, cream and green designed cloth covers with deep relief to the front and rear covers, gilt title to the spine, top edge gilt, gilt patterned end sheets. 8vo. 10¼'' x 7''. The Rubáiyát has unnumbered pages carrying the 106 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version enriched with 24 tipped-in coloured plates by Willy Pogany. Each sheet with elaborate gilt and different colour ornamentation of Persian design, borders in gilt and colours surrounding the text block. In Very Good clean and sound condition, with glassine 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)]. Photographs by Mabel Eardley-Wilmot | Initial Letters and Decorations Designed by W. G. Johnson.

(Book #ID 101787)

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. Ink message to the verso of the front free end paper and with very light foxing to this sheet. In exceptional 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 101824)

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 by René Bull (11 December 1872 - 14 March 1942) was a British illustrator and photographer.

(Book #ID 101849)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition Thus 1913. 1913

First trade edition thus René Bull illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, richly decorated in gilt and blue to the front cover, top edge dyed brown. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Title high-lighted in gilt. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 10 full-page mounted colour plates and 19 mounted vignettes by René Bull, many line drawings and borders. Just a little foxing to the end sheets, one tiny nick to the top of the spine and in Very Good square and tight 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)]. Contributions by Porter Garnett (1871-1951) Michael Kerney and Justin Huntly McCarthy (1860-1936) | Illustrated by Florence Lundborg (1871 - January 18, 1949) was an American illustrator, poster artist, and painter known for her book illustrations and wartime paintings.

(Book #ID 101910)

Published by Doxey's at the Sign of the Lark | William Doxey, New York First Edition Thus 1900. 1900.

First edition thus Florence Lundborg illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original dark brown cloth covers, decorative dark grey over-printed design of a tree to the front cover, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, black bird silhouette and brown end sheets. 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Produced by John Wilson and Son's University Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts and printed on French-folded pages joined in tandem, now divided. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with lovely illustrations around the quatrains by Florence Lundborg, all of the other leaves have an elaborate border. Ink name dated 1944 to the second front end sheet, light rubbing to the corners 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)]. 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 97492)

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. Fine 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)]. With Paintings and Decorations by Sarkis Katchadourian (August 9, 1886 - March 4, 1947).

(Book #ID 101855)

Published by Grosset and Dunlap, New York 1979. 1979.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. The Rubáiyát over 132 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour plates, line drawings, and decorations by Iranian artist Sarkis Katchadourian. Light rubbing to the corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0448168014

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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 101982)

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 orange cloth covers, gilt title lettering and symmetrical gilt scroll designs to the spine, gilt lettering and gilt design on black ground to the front cover. 4to 10'' x 8''. Rubáiyát over 170 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page mounted colour illustrations and 45 small mounted illustrated labels and decorations in black on gold paper with parallel black woodcut decorations to the sides. Spine slightly sun faded and 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 Anthony Radó [Hungarian Artist]

(Book #ID 101694)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red 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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Edited with Introduction and Notes by Carl Weber | Check-list of the Rubáiyát Collection in the Colby College Library by James Humphry III. [Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet]. Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)].

(Book #ID 101897)

Published by Colby College Press, Waterville, Maine | Printed at Anthoensen Press First Edition 1959. 1959.

First deluxe edition hard back binding in half black leather, gilt title lettering to the spine, turquoise cloth sides, top edge gilt, hollow gilt circle details to the spine ends and board edges, cream and green marble end sheets. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Carl J. Weber and with a check-list (a useful bibliography) of the Rubáiyát Collection in the Colby College Library compiled by James Humphry III, including a number of editions not in Potter's Bibliography, which only goes to 1929. Also 2 indexes to the checklist of Illustrators, Artists, Designers, and of Editors, Commentators, Bibliographers, Owners, etc. 158 + 1 pp. In Fine condition. Memo sheet from Professor Carl J. Weber giving details of the book stating (unbound leaves). 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] Engravings by George Buday

(Book #ID 100210)

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. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald] Edited by George F. Maine with an Introduction by Laurence Housman

(Book #ID 100213)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original limp blue pebble cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, 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. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald] Illustrated by Gilbert James. Introduction and Notes by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson.

(Book #ID 100214)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 35 Bedford Row, London Reprinted Edition 1978. 1978.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy leatherette covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (vii), 136 printed pages of text with 8 full-page colour plates and decorations in the text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713604182

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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)]

(Book #ID 100218)

Published by The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, Ohio circa 1915. 1915.

Publisher's original limp brown suede covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover, brown paper end papers. 8vo. 6'' x 4½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text each page with twin red parallel lines to the title, followed by 10 pages of notes. Fraying of the suede to the front spine edge, over-lapping edges of the the suede a little ragged in places, pencil message inside dated 1917. 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 (1809-1883)] Illustrated by Maurice Greiffenhagen [Cover Design by Robert Hope]

(Book #ID 100219)

Published by T. N. Foulis 13-15 Frederick Street, Edinburgh and 21 Paternoster Square, London First Thus Edition 1911. 1911.

First thus edition in publisher's original limp donkey brown suede covers, dark brown title lettering to the spine, deco design and lettering to the front cover by Robert Hope, cream paper end papers. 16mo. 5¼'' x 2½''. Contains 35 + ii printed pages of text with 4 full-page colour plates from water-colour drawings by Maurice Greiffenhagen. Ink message inside dated 1913. Front cover curling upwards 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. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)]

(Book #ID 100220)

Published by The Richards Press, 8 Charles Street, St. James's Square, London 1944. 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original full brick red leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, silk tie. 16mo. 5'' x 3¼''. Contains 94 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper, corners rubbed 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. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)]

(Book #ID 100221)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London Reprinted Edition 1928. 1928.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brown and black skin effect cloth covers, gilt title and blue and gilt deco design to the front cover, olivine top edge, light brown paper end papers. 16mo. 5'' x 3''. Contains colour frontispiece; 96 printed pages of text with decorative top and bottom borders. 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. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)] Illustrated by Webster Murray

(Book #ID 100222)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 6¼'' x 5''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 6 full-page single-sided colour and 6 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. 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. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)]

(Book #ID 100223)

Published by Macmillan and Co., Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1907. 1907.

Hard back binding in publisher's original polished tree calf leather covers, five raised bands to the spine with green and gilt morocco title lettering label, elaborate tools between, gilt perimeter tools to the front and rear covers, top edge gilt, knurled gilt edges, gilt dentelles, blue and cream marble end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¾''. Contains 290 printed pages of text. Ink message dated 1912 to the top of the second front free end paper, light rubbing to the corners, without any foxing and in Very Good clean, tight and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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FitzGerald, Edward (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883).

(Book #ID 101673)

Published by Houghton Mifflin & Co. New York | Bernard Quaritch, London, First Edition 1887. 1887.

Uniform matching first edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, brown title and author lettering labels to the spines, blue and white patterned end sheets, bevelled edges. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6½''. Border designs to each sheet. pp. tissue-guarded frontispiece, (xxx)-2, 477; 529 [blank], 1. Shallow rubbing of the cloth across the spine ends, dusty page edges and in Very Good sound condition. Heavy volume set weighing 2.5 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 Adelaide Hanscom (25 November 1875 - 19 November 1931) and Blanche Cumming.

(Book #ID 101653)

Published by Dodge Publishing Co. 214 East Twenty-Third Street, New York, [1912] [1912].

Hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering and Persian design to the front cover, top edge gilt, pale blue and cream marble end sheets. 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. Spine and cover edges slightly darkened and in Very Good clean and smart condition. Californian Booksellers stamp to the rear paste down. 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 101713)

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. 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 and Illustrated by Marjorie Anderson.

(Book #ID 101714)

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

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition in publisher's original flexible terracotta leather covers, silver 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. 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 and Illustrated by Marjorie Anderson.

(Book #ID 101715)

Published by Book Club Associates London not dated circa 1970. 1970.

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition in publisher's original hard back binding in burgundy leatherette 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. 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 and Illustrated by Marjorie Anderson.

(Book #ID 101716)

Published by Heron Books, London circa 1977. 1977.

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately gilt stamped green leatherette covers. 12mo. 5¼'' x 4''. Rubáiyát over 127 pages carrying the 110 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with full-page monochrome illustrations by Marjorie Anderson throughout. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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