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Borges, Jorge Luis [Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (24 August 1899 - 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator regarded as a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature]. Edited and with an Foreword by Anthony Kerrigan.

(Book #ID 113339)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First UK Edition 1968. 1968.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii)-2, 210 pp. Ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing across the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cowley, Abraham (1618 - 28 July 1667) was an English poet born in the City of London late in 1618. He was one of the leading English poets of the 17th century, with 14 printings of his Works published between 1668 and 1721. [Lettered and illustrated by David Hopkins]

(Book #ID 84292)

Published by J. L. Carr, 27 Mill Dale Road, Kettering.

Publisher's original stapled card covers. 16mo 5½'' x 4¼''. 16 pages. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Without any number, which are usually written in hand. 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 101979)

Published by David McKay and Co., Philadelphia First Edition Thus 1942. 1942.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original full maroon cloth, gilt title and decorations to the spine and to the the upper cover, top edge red. 4to. 10'' x 7''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched 16 full-page and 4 smaller black and white drawings, all with decorative borders. Fine condition book, in publisher's black paper covered box with gold labels to the front and one end with light rubbing to the corners. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Alexandrian, Sarane [André Robert Breton (19 February 1896 - 28 September 1966) was a French writer and poet, the co-founder, leader, and principal theorist of surrealism].

(Book #ID 113417)

Published Paris, Seuil | Collection Ecrivains de toujours N° 90 | 1971. 1971.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 192 pp French text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good 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)]. Illustrated by T. Heath Robinson.

(Book #ID 101683)

Published London: Ernest Nister | New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. | Printed in Bavaria [not dated] circa 1907. 1907.

First edition thus T. Heath Robinson illustrated edition in publisher's original maroon limp yapped suede 'art nouveau' covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover, all page edges gilt. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Colour frontispiece and colour illustrated title, Rubáiyát over 147 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with colour illustrations to the centre of many pages and 4 full-page colour illustrations by T. Heath Robinson, each sheet with elaborate Persian border. Ink name to the verso of the front free end paper and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Poems by Rene Cloke [Illustrations by Adolf Zábransky]

(Book #ID 84419)

Published by Paul Hamlyn First UK Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed white paper covered boards, blue title and author lettering to the white cloth spine, colour illustration to the front cover, colour illustrated end papers, yellow dyed top edge. Folio 13'' x 9½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with enchanting colour illustrations throughout. Rubs to the cover edges, chips to the corners and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101989)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co., 15 York Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1909. 1909.

First edition in publisher's original yapped Islamic green reversed calf covers over thin card, gilt title lettering and floral motif to the front, three colour Persian style patterned end sheets, top edge gilt. 4to. 11¼'' x 8''. Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., Lithographers, London. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 24 full-page single-sided colour plates mounted upon a suitable paper within a plate marked impression. The poem has been printed throughout in different colour Arabic calligraphic font with art nouveau style surround. The colour scheme suggests Eastern inspiration and the artist has specially studied to reproduce the spirit of the Poem, and he has been assisted throughout by a competent Orientalist, a pupil of Professor Vambery. Age darkening down the spine and to the edges with small losses of leather to the spine ends and across the corners, contents in Very Good clean condition, original glassine dust wrapper with losses loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blake, William [William Blake (28 November 1757 - 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, he is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age].

(Book #ID 95261)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First Thus Edition 1903. 1903.

This Edition and is limited to 100 copies for England. Hard back copy binding in publisher's original quarter white cloth with cream paper title and author lettering label to the spine, steel blue paper covered boards, all page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. The engravings measure 4½'' x 3½''. Illustrations of the Book of Job primarily refers to a series of twenty-two engraved prints (published 1826) by Blake illustrating the biblical Book of Job. It also refers to two earlier sets of watercolours by Blake on the same subject (1806 and 1821). The engraved Illustrations are considered to be Blake's greatest masterpieces in the medium of engraving, and were also a rare commercial and critical success for Blake. Red and black title page stating 'A New Edition'. This issue is reproduced in reduced facsimile from the original Edition published by William Blake in the year 1826. Contains 22 single-sided tissue-guarded monochrome etchings on India paper mounted on handmade paper, each stating 'Proof' to the bottom right hand corner. From the library of J. H. Moore, brother of G. E. Moore O.M., and Thomas Sturge Moore (4 March 1870 - 18 July 1944) English poet, author and artist. Very light soiling to the edges of the boards, contents in very near Fine condition with very light spotting to title page and first engravings. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Yeats, William Butler [Edited by Horace Reynolds] T. Sturge Moore and H. M. Paget. [William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 - 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and British literary establishments, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served as a Senator of the Irish Free State for two terms. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival along with Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn and others].

(Book #ID 95140)

Published by Harvard University Press, 5 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated green cloth designed by T. Sturge Moore, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains xiii, [3], 222 printed pages of text with tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Yeats at the age of 23, from a portrait by H. M. Paget. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slither of paper missing to the top front gutter, not price clipped, $2.50. 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 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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Éluard, Paul [Paul Éluard born Eugène Émile Paul Grindel (14 December 1895 - 18 November 1952), was a French poet and one of the founders of the Surrealist movement]. With English Translations by Lloyd Alexander and Introductory Notes by Aragon, Louis Parrot and Claude Roy

(Book #ID 113403)

Published by New Directions, 333 Sixth Avenue, New York, First Edition Thus 1975. 1975.

First edition thus in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back) cover with portrait of Éluard by Picasso. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 218 pp with French and English side-by-side. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jones, David [Walter David Jones CH, CBE (1 November 1895 - 28 October 1974) English painter and modernist poet]. [Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979).

(Book #ID 117471)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London Fourth Impression 1955. 1955.

Fourth impression hard back binding in publisher's original light sand cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered cream back over deep navy ground. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, (xxii), 224, (2) pp + map and one other plate. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper short closed tears to the spine ends and corners, tanning of the paper to the rear cover and down the spine, not price clipped, 25s. Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by his second Child to the front free end paper 'Philip Ardizzone | 1965.' 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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Brecht, Bertolt [Eugen Berthold Friedrich "Bertolt" Brecht 10 February 1898 - 14 August 1956) was a German poet, playwright, and theatre director of the 20th century]. Geneviève Serreau - Benno Besson.

(Book #ID 94359)

Published by L'Arche Editeur coll. Du Théâtre National Populaire (T.N.P.), 1957. 1957.

Publisher's original plan white card wrap covers [soft back], red and black title and author lettering to the front, spine and rear covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 80 printed pages of French text with 9 monochrome photographs by Agnès Varda + portrait of Bertolt Brecht throughout the play. Foxing to the covers, age tanning to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Separate double sided cast list loosely inserted. 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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Peel, J. H. B. [John Hugh Brignal Peel (1913-1983) was a British journalist, author and poet, writing about farming and the countryside]. Illustrated by Val Biro

(Book #ID 98709)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 204 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709194188

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Holmes, Oliver Wendell [Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (August 29, 1809 - October 7, 1894) was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. In addition to his work as an author and poet, he also served as a physician, professor, lecturer, inventor, and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law].

(Book #ID 110779)

Published by David Douglas, Castle Street, Edinburgh 1892. 1892.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original highly gilt decorated rich scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt tools to the front, back and spine, top edges gilt, Brunswick green end sheets. 24mo. 5½'' x 4''. Contains (xi), 225 (+ 32 pp wonderfully illustrated publisher's catalogue); (viii), 275; (xi), 256; (xi), 372 pp. In very near Fine condition, superb set. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tennyson, Hallam [Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) 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 117869)

Published by Macmillan and Co., Ltd., London First Edition 1897. 1897.

Uniform matching first edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy leather, blocked and lettered gilt backs, unusual green and gilt Cockerell marble paper panels to the front and rear boards, being heightened with gilt roundels centred to each corner, top edges gilt, burgundy and brown marble lining papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains (xxii), ii, 516; (vii)-blank, 551 pp. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece and twelve plates, volume II illustrated with a frontispiece and ten plates. Small tears of the leather along the bottom front edge of volume I and the rear bottom edge of volume II. Heavy volume set weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom 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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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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