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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald] Engravings by George Buday

(Book #ID 100210)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white and green paper covered boards, red and white title to the front cover, illustrated engravings to the end papers with blue and white border. 12mo. 5½'' x 4½''. The text is Edward Fitzgerald's first version and printed in black and blue, vignette title, with 6 further engravings. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald] Edited by George F. Maine with an Introduction by Laurence Housman

(Book #ID 100213)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original limp blue pebble cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, Collins' end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald] Illustrated by Gilbert James. Introduction and Notes by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson.

(Book #ID 100214)

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

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

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

(Book #ID 100218)

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

Publisher's original limp brown suede covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover, brown paper end papers. 8vo. 6'' x 4½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text each page with twin red parallel lines to the title, followed by 10 pages of notes. Fraying of the suede to the front spine edge, over-lapping edges of the the suede a little ragged in places, pencil message inside dated 1917. In Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)] Illustrated by Maurice Greiffenhagen [Cover Design by Robert Hope]

(Book #ID 100219)

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

First thus edition in publisher's original limp donkey brown suede covers, dark brown title lettering to the spine, deco design and lettering to the front cover by Robert Hope, cream paper end papers. 16mo. 5¼'' x 2½''. Contains 35 + ii printed pages of text with 4 full-page colour plates from water-colour drawings by Maurice Greiffenhagen. Ink message inside dated 1913. Front cover curling upwards and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 100220)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original full brick red leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, silk tie. 16mo. 5'' x 3¼''. Contains 94 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper, corners rubbed and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 100221)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original brown and black skin effect cloth covers, gilt title and blue and gilt deco design to the front cover, olivine top edge, light brown paper end papers. 16mo. 5'' x 3''. Contains colour frontispiece; 96 printed pages of text with decorative top and bottom borders. In Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883)] Illustrated by Webster Murray

(Book #ID 100222)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 6¼'' x 5''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with 6 full-page single-sided colour and 6 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 100223)

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

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

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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]. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as Prime Minister. He won a notable victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

(Book #ID 100777)

Published by Edward Moxon, Dover Street, London First Edition 1852. 1852.

First unimproved edition of this commemorative poem, written by Tennyson as Poet Laureate in publisher's original side stitched steel blue paper covers, black title lettering to the front cover. Subsequent editions resulted in a further 29 lines being added. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Deal on 14 September 1852. This was his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Walmer Castle was said to have been his favourite residence. He was found to be unwell on that morning and was aided from his military campaign bed (the same one he used throughout his historic military career) and seated in his chair where he died. His death was recorded as being due to the after-effects of a stroke culminating in a series of seizures. He was aged 83. Contains 16 page elegy written by Tennyson while Poet Laureate. Odd spots to the pages, nothing heavy, light shelf rubbing to the rear cover and in Very Good sound and original condition. 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 101845)

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, rose pink paper covered boards, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. 4to. 13¼'' x 10¼''. 115pp. De Luxe edition on hand-made paper. Hand written number 253 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). Just a little soiling to the parchment 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)]. Illustrated by Adelaide Hanscom (25 November 1875 - 19 November 1931) and Blanche Cumming.

(Book #ID 101653)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering and Persian design to the front cover, top edge gilt, pale blue and cream marble end sheets. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Title in two colours. The Rubáiyát has unnumbered pages comprising 101 quatrains enriched with 28 double-mounted tissue-guarded colour photo lithograph plates by Adelaide Hanscom and Blanche Cumming, text block with Persian top and bottom borders printed in black. Spine and cover edges slightly darkened and in Very Good clean and smart condition. Californian Booksellers stamp to the rear paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101713)

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

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition in publisher's original flexible blue leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 127 pages carrying the 110 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with full-page monochrome illustrations by Marjorie Anderson throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101714)

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

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition in publisher's original flexible terracotta leather covers, silver title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 127 pages carrying the 110 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with full-page monochrome illustrations by Marjorie Anderson throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101715)

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

Marjorie Anderson illustrated edition in publisher's original hard back binding in burgundy leatherette covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 12mo. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Rubáiyát over 127 pages carrying the 110 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with full-page monochrome illustrations by Marjorie Anderson throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101716)

Published by Heron Books, London circa 1977. 1977.

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

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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 101717)

Published by Heron Books, London circa 1977. 1977.

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

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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 Stephen Gooden [Stephen Frederick Gooden R.A., R.E., C.B.E. (born Tulse Hill, London, 9 October 1892, died Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire 21 September 1955) was an English artist, engraver and illustrator. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1933 and a Fellow of the Royal Academy in 1946].

(Book #ID 101734)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition Thus 1940. 1940.

First edition thus Stephen Gooden illustrated hard back binding in publisher's special quarter green leather binding over emerald green cloth boards, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Hand written number 36 of 125 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the artist 'Stephen Gooden'. Rubáiyát over 63 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 full-page plates and 4 decorations by Stephen Gooden. The trade edition published in the same year contained the same plates, albeit were tipped-in and not full-page. Slight sun fading down the spine. Very Good condition book in Very Good peppermint green paper covered slip case carrying the correct limited edition number 36 for this book. Gooden's work can be found in the collections of the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA. 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 Stephen Gooden [Stephen Frederick Gooden R.A., R.E., C.B.E. (born Tulse Hill, London, 9 October 1892, died Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire 21 September 1955) was an English artist, engraver and illustrator. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1933 and a Fellow of the Royal Academy in 1946].

(Book #ID 101735)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition Thus 1940. 1940.

First edition thus Stephen Gooden illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original straw buckram covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 62 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 mounted plates and 4 decorations by Stephen Gooden. Marks to the boards, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Gooden's work can be found in the collections of the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA. 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 Stephen Gooden [Stephen Frederick Gooden R.A., R.E., C.B.E. (born Tulse Hill, London, 9 October 1892, died Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire 21 September 1955) was an English artist, engraver and illustrator. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1933 and a Fellow of the Royal Academy in 1946].

(Book #ID 101736)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Third Impression 1947. 1947.

Stephen Gooden illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original straw buckram covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Rubáiyát over 62 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 4 mounted plates and 4 decorations by Stephen Gooden. Very Good clean condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 5/-. Gooden's work can be found in the collections of the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA. 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.

(Book #ID 101738)

Published by Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly, London, 1879. Fourth Edition. 1879.

Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter dark green roan over plum cloth boards, gilt title lettering to the spine, top edge gilt, black coated end sheets. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5½''. Frontispiece drawing, pp. [xv], 112, tailpiece decorations, each sheet with corner floral pieces. Exceptional condition copy. 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.

(Book #ID 101739)

Printed for the Villon Society by Private Subscription and For Private Circulation Only, London, First Edition 1898. 1898.

First edition thus hard back binding by George Bayntun, Bath in ¾ scarlet leather, the spine divided into six panels with gilt lettering in the second, tooling to the others with viper and Eucharist cup, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. First English Language edition. lxxi, [blank] 206 pp. + 1 adverts. No. 179 of an unknown number of copies, foot of rear end sheet 'L L M' in pencil. Very light toning to corners of the original end papers and in near Fine condition. Stamped 'Bayntun Binder Bath, Eng.' 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)]. [Forditotta Szabo Lorinc Illusztrálta Szabo Lorinc] Translated by Szabo Lorinc and Illustrated by Endre Szász [Endre László Szász (Vallon) (7 January 1926 - 18 August 2003) was a Hungarian painter, illustrator, graphic artist, printmaker, muralist, production designer and ceramics decorator. He described himself as a Folk Surrealist].

(Book #ID 101740)

Published by Helikon Kiadó, Budapest First Edition Thus 2004. 2004.

First edition thus Endre Szász illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title lettering and line illustration to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printed on French-folded pages joined in tandem. Hungarian Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 102 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with a single fine illustration to each by Endre Szász, followed by xxi pp. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9632088484

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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 Stewart.

(Book #ID 101753)

Published by The Rodale Press, 123 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition thus Charles Stewart illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian stylised orange and cream decorated paper covered boards, gold bronze paper spine with scarlet title lettering. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Symmetrical colour decorated title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour illustrations in the Moghul style by Charles Stewart. Ink message inside dated 1956. Near Fine condition book, in original paper glassine dust wrapper with pieces missing along the top edges. 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 Charles Stewart.

(Book #ID 101754)

Published by The Rodale Press, 123 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition thus Charles Stewart illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian stylised orange and cream decorated paper covered boards, gold bronze paper spine with scarlet title lettering. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Symmetrical colour decorated title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour illustrations in the Moghul style by Charles Stewart. Ink message inside, rubbing to the corners and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101755)

Published by The Rodale Press, 123 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition thus Charles Stewart illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian stylised orange and cream decorated paper covered boards, gold bronze paper spine with scarlet title lettering. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Symmetrical colour decorated title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour illustrations in the Moghul style by Charles Stewart. 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)]. Illustrated by Charles Stewart.

(Book #ID 101756)

Published by The Rodale Press, 123 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition thus Charles Stewart illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian stylised orange and cream decorated paper covered boards, gold bronze paper spine with scarlet title lettering. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Symmetrical colour decorated title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour illustrations in the Moghul style by Charles Stewart. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101757)

Published by The Rodale Press, 123 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition thus Charles Stewart illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian stylised orange and cream decorated paper covered boards, gold bronze paper spine with scarlet title lettering. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Symmetrical colour decorated title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour illustrations in the Moghul style by Charles Stewart. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101758)

Published by The Rodale Press, 123 New Bond Street, London Second Edition 1958. 1958.

Charles Stewart illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian stylised orange and cream decorated paper covered boards, black paper spine with gilt title lettering. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Symmetrical colour decorated title, Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 6 full-page colour illustrations in the Moghul style by Charles Stewart. Ink name inside, small bumps to the spine ends and corners and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist. [Edgar Donald Reid Shearer (6 June 1909 - 9 July 1999) was an amateur sportsman who played both association football and cricket at international levels].

(Book #ID 101759)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 32 George Street, Hanover Square, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1920. 1920.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, Persian gilt design to the front cover, marble end papers, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Printed on hand made paper in publisher's leather binding. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Inscribed to E. D. R. Shearer, the great Irish sportsman 'To E. D. R. Shearer, + 4 line sonnet, W. E. Henley, from Ravensleigh, January 1927.' In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist. Edited by Nathan Haskell Dole.

(Book #ID 101760)

Published by L. C. Page and Company, Boston | Fifth Edition 1919. 1919.

Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original decorated turquoise cloth covers, burgundy title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Red and green printed title page. Rubáiyát over 159 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page single-sided colour illustrations on coated art paper by Blanche MacManus, including tissue frontispiece. Two lengthy ink messages dated 1921 and 1944 to the front end sheet, page 158 with circular piece of paper missing to the fore edge when cut, not affecting any text, stains and marks to the covers. These illustrations are completely different to those which appear in the trade edition published by The De La More Press during the 1920's. Extremely rare edition of Rubáiyát. 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 Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist.

(Book #ID 101761)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 2A Cork Street, Bond Street, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1925. 1925.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original half scarlet leather, gilt title lettering to the spine, marble paper covered sides. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 40 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Ink message inside dated 1943, light rubbing to the covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Illustrated by Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist.

(Book #ID 101763)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 2A Cork Street, Bond Street, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1925. 1925.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, orange title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, Persian design to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 40 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Slight sun fading down the spine and rubbing to the covers, in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám Category

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 Blanche MacManus (1869-1935) was an American writer and artist.

(Book #ID 101764)

Published by Alexander Moring Ltd., The De La More Press, 2A Cork Street, Bond Street, London | The Saint George Series | First Edition Thus 1925. 1925.

First edition thus Blanche MacManus illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, orange title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, Persian design to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Rubáiyát over 40 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 12 full-page illustrations by Blanche MacManus. Slight sun fading down the spine and rubbing to the covers, in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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