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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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Farrar-Hockley, Anthony [General Sir Anthony Heritage Farrar-Hockley, GBE, KCB, DSO*, MC (8 April 1924 - 11 March 2006), affectionately known as 'Farrar the Para' , was a British Army officer and a military historian who distinguished himself in a number of British conflicts. He held a number of senior commands, ending his career as NATO's Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces Northern Europe. Throughout his four decades of army life, he spoke plainly, and both before and after his retirement in 1982 wrote effectively on the conflicts he had experienced and the First World War]. General Sir Hubert de la Poer Gough GCB, GCMG, KCVO (12 August 1870 - 18 March 1963) was a senior officer in the British Army in the First World War. A favourite of

(Book #ID 93386)

Published by Hart-Davis, MacGibbon Ltd., Frogmore, Street St. Albans, Hertfordshire First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, water-marked silk end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 403 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine and across the op of the rear cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For John Badock (Royal Signals), a comrade-in-arms - From Tony Farrar-Hockley'. 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. ISBN 0246640596

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Lee, Laurie [Laurence Edward Alan "Laurie" Lee, MBE (26 June 1914 - 13 May 1997) was an English poet, novelist and screenwriter, who was brought up in the village of Slad and went to the Central Boys' School, Stroud, Gloucestershire].

(Book #ID 90160)

Published by H. J. Goulden, Canterbury, Kent First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition acting edition for the Festival of the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral in publisher's original plain cream card wrap covers [soft back]. 1 of 750 copies printed. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 47 printed pages of text. Slight tanning to the paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Loosely enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the time reviewing the play when performed at the Chapter House, the first Festival of Music and Drama to be held since the start of the Second World War in 1939. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Witte, William [Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (10 November 1759 - 9 May 1805) was a German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright] Reverend Walter J. R. Calder.

(Book #ID 92023)

Published by Basil Blackwell, Oxford First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, worn gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvii] 211 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. A little foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED dedication by the author to the front free end paper 'To the Reverend Walter J. R. Calder - with the author's compliments and kind regards - August 29th, 1949.' 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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Fisher, Howard (Music) The Words Adapted and Abridged from the Poem by Sir William Watson

(Book #ID 114144)

Published by Boosey & Co. 295 Regent Street, London | 9 East Seventeenth Street, New York 1923. 1923.

Vintage piano sheet music in ivory cream paper covers. 12'' x 9¾''. Contains 8 pp including the covers. Scored for the pianoforte and voice with lyrics. Old tape repair down the spine and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Martin, Easthope (Music) Martin Luther (Poem)

(Book #ID 114145)

Published by Enoch & Sons, Ltd., 19 Hanover Square, London 1924. 1924.

Vintage piano sheet music in plain ivory white paper covers. 12'' x 9¾''. Contains 8 pp including the covers. Scored for the pianoforte and voice with lyrics. Foxing spotting to the paper, else 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)]. 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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Brentano, Clemens [Clemens Wenzeslaus Brentano (also Klemens; pseudonym: Clemens Maria Brentano, 9 September 1778 - 28 July 1842) was a German poet and novelist, and a major figure of German Romanticism. He was the uncle, via his brother Christian, of Franz and Lujo Brentano]. Translated from the German of Brentano by Charles William Heckethorn (c. 1826 - 13 January 1902) was a Swiss-born, naturalized British, author best known for his history of secret societies which was produced in two editions and translated into German, and his works relating to the history of London. [Illustrated by H. W. Petherick].

(Book #ID 93743)

Published by John Hogg, 13 Paternoster Row, London, First UK Edition 1889. 1889.

First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorated blue cloth covers, gilt and red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 [+ 24 page publisher's catalogue dated 1887-1888] printed pages of text with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations as called for. Name to the front free end paper, slight spine slant and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Goldscheider, Ludwig [Ludwig Goldscheider (3 June 1896 - 26 June 1973) was an Austrian-British publisher, art historian, poet and translator who is known for founding the world renowned Phaidon Press].

(Book #ID 109557)

Published by Imphaidon Verlag, Wien, First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original open grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in dark brown. Quarto. 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains (iv), 128 pp of German text with monochrome soft tone gunmetal shade plates of 'Timeless Art' in the national collections of the world. Much sculpture including early Egyptian, African, Roman, etc., pieces both ecclesiastical and secular statues from various periods and some paintings. In Very Good bright condition. From the private library of Arthur Thomas Goodborn with his woodcut engraved bookplate 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)]. 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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Norman Hidden (Edited for the Poetry Society by) Spike Milligan

(Book #ID 106321)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains Spike Milligan's 'The A. B. C.'. 168 pp. Ink message to the front free end paper, age tanning to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Healy, Dermot [Dermot Healy (9 November 1947 - 29 June 2014) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short story writer. A member of Aosdána, Healy was also part of its governing body, the Toscaireacht].

(Book #ID 97355)

Published by Allison & Busby Ltd., 6a Noel Street, London | Brandon Books Ltd., Dingle, Co. Kerry First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. The Irish author's debut short story collection. Contains 111 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning condition. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small stain to the bottom edge of the rear cover, not price clipped, £6.95. Ink message (possibly by the author) to the front free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rosebery, Lord [Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, (7 May 1847 - 21 May 1929) was a British Liberal Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from March 1894 to June 1895. His estate made him the richest prime minister ever]. Napoléon Bonaparte 15 August (1769 - 5 May 1821). Poem by J. E. P.

(Book #ID 109985)

Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd., Edinburgh 24th May 1909. 1909.

9'' x 4'' colour printed triptych folding pamphlet opening to 9'' x 12'' with tri-colour flag tipped to the cream paper printed in red, white and blue, this opens to each side showing how all four flags of the United Kingdom arrive at making up the Union Jack. Lord Rosebery gives a detailed explanation to the Edinburgh School Children (February 22nd, 1908) on the construction of the flag. Note tipped to the front cover explaining how Thomas Nelson, of Edinburgh, have kindly allowed this Union Jack to be purchased specially for the Members of Junior Branch of the Imperial Maritime League for presentation on Empire Day, 24th May 1909. 'The Union Jack' poem to the front cover by J. E. P. 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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Myers, F. W. H. [Frederic William Henry Myers (6 February 1843 - 17 January 1901) British poet, classicist, philologist, and a founder of the Society for Psychical Research].

(Book #ID 109692)

Published by Macmillan & Co., London, Reprinted Edition 1888. 1888.

Hard back binding in publisher's original British racing green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 + ii pp. Previous owner's white paper name and address label to the top of the front free end paper, one small nick to the top of 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 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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Simpson, Juliet [Jules Flandrin (1871-1947) was a French painter, printer and draughtsman. He was a pupil of Gustave Moreau, and was a contemporary of Henri Matisse, Georges Rouault, Albert Marquet, Henri Evenepoel and Léon Printemps].

(Book #ID 97950)

Published by Ashmolean Museum, Oxford First Edition 2001. 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854441434

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Queneau, Raymond [Raymond Queneau (21 February 1903 - 25 October 1976) was a French novelist, poet, critic, editor and co-founder and president of Oulipo, notable for his wit and cynical humour]. Translation by Hanna Igalson-Tygielska.

(Book #ID 98239)

Published by Biuro Literackie, Warsaw, Poland First Edition 2016. 2016.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The Sunday of Life is one of Raymond Queneau's three novels of wisdom - a very funny and serious book about days without tomorrow, about evil rooted in man. It opens with the motto of Hegel, and the title of the novel is a direct reference to the work of a German philosopher. Queneau's prose, however, has nothing of a dry treatise, on the contrary: it is rather a ready script for a movie, fast and brilliant dialogues, funny ideas and unexpected twists. Contains 199 printed pages of Polish text. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9788365125378

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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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Browning, Robert [Robert Browning (7 May 1812 - 12 December 1889) was an English poet and playwright whose mastery of dramatic verse, and in particular the dramatic monologue, made him one of the foremost Victorian poets] Illustrated by Arthur Rackham [1867-1939].

(Book #ID 108040)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition Thus 1939. 1939.

First edition thus in publisher's original side stitched plain cream paper covers, cream and olive brown silhouette illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains colour frontispiece, vignette to title page, 37 pp with 14 monochrome illustrations in text, of which 4 are full-page, all by Arthur Rackham. Very small spots to the fore edge of the first six leaves. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition over-lapping dust wrapper without any faults. 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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James, P. D. [Rt. Hon. Phyllis Dorothy, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (3 August 1920 - 27 November 2014), known as P. D. James, was an English crime writer. She rose to fame for her series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh].

(Book #ID 106055)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's key 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Contains 390 pp. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges, hinges remain tight and never opened. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Marilynn, Desmond and Pamela Sheingorn [Christine de Pizan or Pisan (born Cristina da Pizzano (1364 - c. 1430), was a poet and author at the court of King Charles VI of France].

(Book #ID 99562)

Published by Ann Arbor The University of Michigan Press 2006. 2006.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 344 printed pages of text with monochrome plates throughout, followed by six full-page colour plates. Spine ends turned over. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small scratch mark to the bottom front corner. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0472113232

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Aske, Patricia [Compiled by] and Ian Anstruther [Edited by]. Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (23 July 1823 - 26 November 1896) was an English poet and critic best known for this book 'The Angel in the House', his narrative poem about the Victorian ideal of a happy marriage.

(Book #ID 99878)

Published by Haggerston Press, 38 Kensington Place, London and Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts First Edition 1998. 1998.

Uniform matching first collated edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter nutmeg brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spines, marble paper sides, terracotta end papers. 4to. 9'' x 9½''. Two volumes. The first volume presents, on each two-page spread, a facsimile of the manuscript on the left-hand page (column 1). On the right-hand page there is a printed transcription of the manuscript (column 2), each line as it appeared in the first edition (column 4), while column 3 is used to highlight variants between manuscript and printed versions. Finally, column 5 shows the location in the first edition of lines which have been moved from their position in the manuscript and those manuscript lines which never found their way into the printed version. The second volume provides facsimile printings of the first editions of the two books on the poem: The Betrothal (1854) and The Espousals (1856). Contents Volume I: colour frontispiece (xxii)-3, 127. Volume II: The Betrothal and The Espousals facsimiles. Both volumes in Fine condition, housed in matching terracotta paper covered open fronted slip case with small rubbing of the paper to the bottom front corner. Heavy volumes 2.3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1869812158

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Goreau, Angeline [Aphra Behn (14 December 1640 - 16 April 1689) was an English playwright, poet, translator, spy, and fiction writer from the Restoration era].

(Book #ID 99960)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. As one of the first English women to earn her living by her writing, she broke cultural barriers and served as a literary role model for later generations of women authors. Contains [x]-2, 339 printed pages of text with monochrome to the centre pages. Foxing to the page edges. Very Good 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 0198226632

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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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Young, Reverend Edward (c. 3 July 1683 - 5 April 1765 was an English poet) William Treves (1812-1867), an upholsterer, of a family of Dorset yeomen, and father of Sir Frederick Treves (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the 'Elephant Man' for his severe deformities. [Rev. Nathaniel Thornbury LL.B. (Delft, Holland 1746 - 1816 Avening, Gloucestershire) 37 years Rector of Holy Cross Church, Avening, Gloucestershire].

(Book #ID 109164)

Published by A. Millar in the Strand, and R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall Mall, London New Edition 1760. 1760.

New edition hard back binding in contemporary full tan calf covered boards, the spine divided into six panels, gilt and burgundy morocco lettering label in the second, gilt tools to the others, front and back parallel twin gilt lines to the perimeters. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. A series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting the author's state of mind following several bereavements, it was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke. Contains frontispiece engraving, A2, [blank], 315 pp + 3 pp publisher's listings. Engraving is printed to the verso of the first leaf, rear end paper absent, staining from the leather turn-in's front and back. This volume, along with other books of the period, came from the family estate of Sir Frederick Treves, SIGNED by his father William Treves to the front free end paper 'William Treves - Dorchester', green heraldic bookplate of Reverend Nathaniel Thornbury, Avening, Gloucestershire to the front paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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