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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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Juel, Axel [Axel Niels Christian Juel, born February 12, 1883 in Copenhagen, died July 15, 1948 in Charlottenlund, was a Danish writer, poet and translator].

(Book #ID 78307)

Published by Gyldendalske Boghandel Nordisk Forlag København første udgave 1945 [First Thus Edition 1945]. 1945.

First thus edition in publisher's original marble paper designed card wrap covers [softback]. 12 mo 5½'' x 4½''. Contains 109 printed pages of Danish text. Axel Juel was the son of Captain Hakon Valdemar Juel (1838-1907) and Nathalia Sophie Christensen (1849-1935). He graduated from the Lyceum (Nørrebro Latin-og real skole) in 1901 and graduated philosophicum from Copenhagen University in 1902. He then studied Latin and French, as well as law, but abandoned studies to try to become an actor. This failed and he was hired as an assistant at the Marine Department in 1905 and became a full-powerful official in 1916. He then became the expedition secretary and archivist in 1919 and was functioning office manager for the Ministry Secretariat 1920 before he became a royal appointment to the post in 1923. This position he held to 1943. He married in 1925 to Cand. phil. Anna Louise Rigmor Blume. In Very Good clean condition with small rubs to the spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Starrs, Roy [University of Otago] Yukio Mishima (January 14, 1925 - November 25, 1970), born Kimitake Hiraoka, was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, model, Shintoist, nationalist, and founder of the Tatenokai, an unarmed civilian militia.

(Book #ID 108177)

Published by Japan Library 35 The Crescent, Sandgate, Folkestone First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 225 pp with monochrome photograph of Yukio Mishima who is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. He was considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968, but the award went to his countryman and benefactor Yasunari Kawabata. Although Mishima's main literary ambition was to write philosophical novels in the tradition of Goethe and Thomas Mann, Deadly Dialectics is the first critical study to take this objective seriously: it also provides the first adequate account of Mishima's intellectual background and characteristic modes of thought and it is the first book to show the intimate and integral relation between his thought and his psychology and militant politics - or, more specifically, between his nihilism, his sexuality and his propensity to violence. On November 25, 1970, Mishima and four members of his militia entered a military base in central Tokyo, took its commandant hostage, and tried to inspire the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rise up and overthrow Japan's 1947 Constitution, which he called 'a constitution of defeat'. When his attempt failed, he committed seppuku (suicide). Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lochhead, Marion [Marion Cleland Lochhead MBE (19 April 1902 - 19 January 1985) was a writer and social historian. Her works span historiography and biography, poetry and fiction, children's writing, journalism, and broadcasting].

(Book #ID 108076)

Published by Oliver and Boyd Ltd., Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh | 98 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1939. 1939.

Publisher's original side stitched card wrap covers [soft back]. 12mo. 6½'' x 5''. Contains 19 pp. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Colquhoun, Ithell [Margaret Ithell Colquhoun (October 1906 - 11 April 1988) was a British painter, occultist, poet and author. Stylistically her artwork was affiliated with surrealism. In the late 1930s, Colquhoun was part of the British Surrealist Group before being expelled because she refused to renounce her association with occult groups].

(Book #ID 113359)

Published by Ore Publications 7 The Towers, Stevenage, Hertfordshire First Edition 1973. 1973.

First edition in publisher's original wire stitched illustrated white card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¾''. A short poetry book inspired by the Tree of Life in 1973, (and Osmazone published in 1983), being an anthology of prose poems, many from much earlier in her life. Contains 20 pp + covers with 8 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Small bump to the fore edge, else 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 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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Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005]. Illustrated by Michael Foreman.

(Book #ID 109430)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 189 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Full Printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Michael Morpurgo.' 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)]. Introduction by Laurence Housman. Illustrated by Charles Robinson [Charles Robinson (1870-1937) was a prolific British book illustrator, he won a place at the Royal Academy in 1892 but was unable to take it up due to lack of finances].

(Book #ID 101826)

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

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

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

(Book #ID 101865)

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

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

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

(Book #ID 101888)

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

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

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

(Book #ID 101864)

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

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

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Tennyson, Alfred Lord [Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets.

(Book #ID 113918)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London | Melbourne circa 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original padded black leather covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt initials of Alfred Tennyson on the front cover, radial corners, all page edges gilt, marble end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tissue guarded portrait frontispiece, (xx), 487 pp plus index of first lines with full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded, book plate inside dated 1916 and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Morpurgo, Michael [Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo (5 October 1943) English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who became the third Children's Laureate, from 2003 to 2005]. Illustrated by François Place.

(Book #ID 109429)

Published by Egmont Books Ltd., 239 Kensington High Street, London 2004. 2004.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, splendid colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. A colour illustrated copy of this classic tale of the horrors of The First World War as seen by a horse named Joey. Contains 180 pp with colour illustrations throughout. Printer's code 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. 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.

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Moraes, Dom [Dom Moraes or Dominic Francis Moraes (19 July 1938 - 2 June 2004) was an Indian writer and poet who wrote in the English language. He is widely seen as a foundational figure in Indian English literature and his poems are a meaningful and substantial contribution to Indian and World literature].

(Book #ID 95606)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London Second Edition 1960. 1960.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 48 printed pages of poetry. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the extremities, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. From the private library of Andrew Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Andrew Leigh'. 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 101790)

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

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

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

(Book #ID 101967)

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

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

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

(Book #ID 101652)

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

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

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Phillpotts, Eden [Eden Phillpotts (4 November 1862 - 29 December 1960) was an English author, poet and dramatist. [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 101844)

Published by Cecil Palmer and Hayward, Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1917. 1917.

First edition De Luxe hard back binding in publisher's original quarter parchment lettered and decorated in gilt, grey paper covered boards, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. 4to. 13¼'' x 10¼''. 115pp. De Luxe edition on hand-made paper. Hand written number 158 of 350 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author and the artist 'Eden Phillpotts' and 'Frank Brangwyn' to the limitation sheet. Title page printed in gold, and the whole text is framed in gold decorative pictorial borders - all by Frank Brangwyn, with 4 tipped-in colour plates by Frank Brangwyn and 5 full-page illustrations (including half title and title page). A much nicer copy than normal and in very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Artaud, Antonin [Translated by Victor Corti] Antoine Marie Joseph Artaud (4 September 1896 - 4 March 1948), was a French dramatist, poet, essayist, actor, and theatre director, widely recognized as one of the major figures of twentieth-century theatre and the European avant-garde.

(Book #ID 92617)

Published by Calder and Boyars Ltd., 18 Brewer Street, London First UK Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 240 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very light foxing to the inner rear flap, spine colour not faded, not price clipped 55s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the 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 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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Ford, Donald [Poem by Wilfrid Gibson]

(Book #ID 45642)

Published by Chappell & Co. Ltd., 50 New Bond Street, London 1929. 1929.

Piano sheet music in plain white paper covers with title and composer lettering in black to the front cover. 8 printed pages. 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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Obaldia, René de [René de Obaldia (born 22 October 1918 in Hong Kong) is a French playwright and poet. He was elected to the Académie française on 24 June 1999]. Translated by Donald Watson.

(Book #ID 98688)

Published by Calder and Boyars Ltd., 18 Brewer Street, London First UK Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071450470X

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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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Graves, Alfred Percival [Alfred Perceval Graves (22 July 1846 - 27 December 1931), was an Anglo-Irish poet, songwriter and folklorist].

(Book #ID 89318)

Published by Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Paternoster Square, London First Edition 1889. 1889.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 128 printed pages of lyrics. Age darkened spine with frayed ends, sun fading to the margins of the panels, mottling of the cloth to the rear panel and in 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 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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Burns, Robert [Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated world-wide]. With Transcript, Introduction and Notes by James Cameron Ewing and Davidson Cook. [Sir Alfred Joseph Law, M.P.].

(Book #ID 97524)

Published by Gowans and Gray, Limited, Glasgow, First Thus Edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt Robert Burns's coat of arms to the front cover - the holly bush and the motto 'better a wee bush than nae bield' (better a small bush than no shelter) are a reference to Ayrshire, the woodlark, a shepherd's crook and a thorn are references to Robert's love of pastoral themes, top edge gilt. Folio. 15½'' x 10½''. Hand written number 252 of 475 Limited Edition numbered copies of which 425 are for sale. Contains tissue-guarded monochrome frontispiece, (xiv)-2, 43 printed pages of text on superior quality paper, followed by 44 monochrome facsimile plates. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. 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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