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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 101970)

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

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue and yellow decorated dark brown cloth covers, brown title lettering to the spine, symmetrical design to the front cover, pale marble end sheets. 12mo. 5½'' x 4''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page colour plates in to framed mounts, pages in dark brown text with line drawing decorations at head and heal of text. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hoban, Russell [Russell Conwell Hoban (February 4, 1925 - December 13, 2011) was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London, England, from 1969 until his death].

(Book #ID 54410)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 38 Soho Square, London 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0747574529. Contains [xii] 188 printed pages of text with maroon end papers and green silk bookmark. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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 Introduction by Anthony Kerrigan.

(Book #ID 113338)

Published by John Calder Ltd., (A Jupiter Book) 17 Sackville Street, London First Edition Thus 1965. 1965.

First edition thus in publisher's original photographic white card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 159 pp. Crease line to the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Introduction by Hall Caine [Colour Plates by Arthur Rackham, Maxfield Parrish, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, William Nicholson, L. Bruckman, Briton Riviere, Sir E. J. Poynter, John Lavery, etc. with Prose and Poetry by Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, Fritjof Nansen, Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George, Jack London, Edith Wharton]

(Book #ID 103094)

Published by The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Sketch, The Glasgow Herald, and Hodder and Stoughton, First Edition 1914. 1914.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, dark navy title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Contains 188 pp with black and white frontispiece portrait, plus 24 plates (17 colour tipped-in and framed), black and white text illustrations, music scores throughout. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pudney, John [John Sleigh Pudney (19 January 1909 - 10 November 1977) was a British journalist and writer. He was known for short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and children's fiction including the Hartwarp books] and Henry Treece (22 December 1911 - 10 June 1966) was a British poet and writer who also worked as a teacher and editor. He wrote a range of works but is mostly remembered as a writer of children's historical novels]. H. E. Bates (Contributes)

(Book #ID 117774)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 90 pp. Damp stains to the boards, contents not affected, ink message dated 1944 to the front free end paper Good. Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small repaired tears to the edges. 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 101693)

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. 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 Drawings by Elihu Vedder [Elihu Vedder (February 26, 1836 - January 29, 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator, and poet, born in New York City].

(Book #ID 101691)

Published by Houghton, Mifflin & Company, Boston, First Edition Thus 1894. 1894.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, elaborate gilt design to the front cover, gilt lettering to the spine, top edge gilt, grape vine illustrated end sheets. The first printing was a folio, limited issue in 1884 of 100 copies signed by Vedder; followed by a trade edition in quarto in 1886. There were two issues of this 1894 printing; one in folio and this one in octavo measuring 8½'' x 6¼''. Printed on French-folded pages joined in tandem. Rubáiyát over 23 pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with Elihu Vedder's dramatic drawings. Correct first edition of this issue with errata note tipped-in concerning Mr. Vedder's interpolated verse of his own (number 44). Exceptionally Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Drummond, William Henry [1854-1907 Irish Born Canadian Poet] Illustrated by Frederick S. Coburn [1871-1960]

(Book #ID 75784)

Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London First Thus Edition 1901. 1901.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter camel leather covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt vignette to the front and rear over grey paper covered boards, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 161 printed pages of text with 17 exquisite captioned tissue-guarded monochrome illustrations on thick card stock. Foxing to the end papers, text block edges a little age tanned, ink name 'Maude Denison 1910' inside the front cover, corners turned-in, binding tight and square. Hand written number 236 of 1000 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author 'William Henry Drummond'. 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].

(Book #ID 98710)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304295647

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Raine, Kathleen [Kathleen Jessie Raine CBE (14 June 1908 - 6 July 2003) was a British poet, critic, and scholar writing in particular on William Blake, W. B. Yeats and Thomas Taylor. Known for her interest in various forms of spirituality, most prominently Platonism and Neoplatonism, she was a founder member of the Temenos Academy [Frontispiece by Cecil Collins with Juliet Standing Wood Engraving]

(Book #ID 84878)

Published by Enitharmon Press, East Finchley, London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition in publisher's original plain white paper covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 21 printed pages of text. Frontispiece by Cecil Collins with Juliet Standing wood engraving tipped-in to verso following introductory poem. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with just a little curling of the paper down the fore edge, not price clipped £1 12s 6d. One of 450 numbered copies [this copy not numbered]. SIGNED by the author to the limitation leaf 'Kathleen Raine - Alison Barnard's copy, with love from the author, October 1968.' Alison Mary Barnard was a formidable Lady and networker. She lived at No. 4, Wimpole Mews, London and 'ran' The Centre of Spiritual and Psychological Studies. We currently hold in stock 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jeffery Day, Flight-Commander, R.N.A.S. [Flight Commander Miles Jeffery Game Day D.S.C., (1 December 1896 - 27 February 1918) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories, and also a war poet [Frontispiece by Dorothy Wilding]

(Book #ID 87006)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 3 Adam Street, Adelphi, London First Edition 1919. 1919.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, paper title and author lettering label to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 66 [ii] printed pages of text with tissue-guarded frontispiece by Dorothy Wilding. Ink message to the front free end paper 'To my dear little pal, from Walter Lily.', spare title label to rear. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nipples to the spine ends, spine age darkened, priced 3/-. 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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Gilchrist, Alexander [William Blake (28 November 1757 - 12 August 1827) was an English poet, visionary, painter, and printmaker].

(Book #ID 114716)

Published by Macmillan and Co. London and Cambridge First Edition 1863. 1863.

Uniform matching first edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep burgundy gilt decorated cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt backs and front boards, rebacked with original backstrips laid-down, original dark green coated end sheets, bound by Burn & Co. London ticket inside. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 389 pp; (viii), 268 pp. Volume I paper-guarded frontispiece, illustrated with eleven plates, and a host of in-text engravings, some full-page sepia. Volume II with a fold-out frontispiece of Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims, in-text illustrations, 21 photolithographs of the Book of Job and 16 plates printed from the electrotypes of the copper plates of the Songs of Innocence and Experience including additional illustrations and decorations. Both volumes with armorial bookplate of the noted British bibliophile Francis Frederick Fox inside each front paste down. Heavy volume pair weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omar Khayyám (18 May 1048 - 4 December 1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. [Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald (31 March 1809 - 14 June 1883)]. Introduction and Notes by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (Lecturer in Persian at the University of Cambridge). Illustrated by Gilbert James (active 1895-1926) British artist and illustrator.

(Book #ID 101923)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1922. 1922.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black and blue patterned cloth covers, gilt title lettering and Eucharist cup to the spine, gilt lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 6''. Rubáiyát over 136 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 8 full-page single-sided colour illustrations by Gilbert James, framed decorations to the text block pages. A little foxing to the rear end sheets and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gernhardt, Almut (1940 - 1989) Wife of Robert Gernhardt (13 December 1937 - 30 June 2006) who was a German writer, painter, graphic artist and poet.

(Book #ID 106946)

Published by Frankfurt am Main | Insel Verlag, 7th - 9th Thousand 1980. 1980.

Publisher's original hinged blue stain cloth covered box, colour onlay to the front of the box. Containing 12 numbered colour paintings of cats measuring 12'' x 12'' on quality art paper with 4 page booklet loosely enclosed. In Fine condition and suitable for framing. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dryden, John [John Dryden (1631 - 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was appointed England's first Poet Laureate in 1668]. Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel.

(Book #ID 109522)

Published by George Routledge and Sons, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London circa 1875. 1875.

Hard back binding in publisher's original Brunswick green cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author block lettering and symmetrical black decorations to the spine and to the front cover, blind stamping to the rear board, all page edges gilt, brown umber end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tissue-guarded portrait frontispiece, (xx), 524 pp with monochrome engraved illustrations throughout by the Brothers Dalziel. Front end paper cracked and repaired, rubbing to the spine caps and corners, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Vyvyan, E. R. [Edited by] Verses by Drayton, Randall, Wallington, Cole, Ben Johnson, Thomas Heywood and other Elizabethan and Jacobean Poets

(Book #ID 115173)

Published by The Tabard Press Ltd., London First Edition Thus 1970. 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 7''. The Dover Games were started during the reign of Charles 1st by Robert Dover, on what is known as Dover's Hill. The verses on the Dover Games are by Drayton, Randall, Wallington, Cole, Ben Johnson, Thomas Heywood and other Elizabethan and Jacobean poets. Contains facsimile of 1636 frontispiece and title pages, 2 pp facsimile of a 1819 poster of a Dover's Meeting with wrestling and other sports, also dancing prizes and horse racing, then a facsimile of the 1878 edition. 85 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the tips, not price clipped, £2. 2s. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Milton, John [John Milton (9 December 1608 - 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell].

(Book #ID 95127)

Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn Lane, London 1707. 1707.

Hard back binding in contemporary full leather covers, gilt title and tooling between raised bands to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains [ii] + 457 + iv pages. Small piece of leather missing to the front gutter, rubbing to the edges and corners. 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)]. Embellished by Bernard Way.

(Book #ID 101663)

Published by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., Stationers Hall Court and Paternoster Row, London circa 1912. 1912.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Every page has red and black calligraphy by Bernard Way, the title-page almost wholly so with tipped-in colour plate opposite. Reproduced from manuscript by McLagan & Cumming, Chromo-lithographers & Printers, Edinburgh. The Rubáiyát over 52 unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward Fitzgerald's version. Light surface damp stain to the foot of the spine and along the bottom edges, this has not marked the interior of the book. 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 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]. Introduction by Joseph Jacobs.

(Book #ID 101840)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., St. Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London circa 1910. 1910.

Frank Brangwyn illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, dark brown title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, green illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Introduction pp 1-47, Rubáiyát over pp 49-125 (+ notes) carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with decorated title page, colour frontispiece with tissue guard plus 3 further full-page colour plates by Frank Brangwyn, Rubáiyát pages with decorative green border. Ink name inside with bookplate to verso 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)]. Preparation and Arrangement by Mohsen Ramezani | Handwriting by Atel Homar | Illustrations by M. Tadjvidi and S. Sandoughi

(Book #ID 101650)

Published by Padideh Publishing, Ave Melat, Tehran, Iran circa 1970. 1970.

Hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained apricot cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, gilt title on front in English and to the rear in Persian. Folio. 13½'' x 10¼''. This larger version produced by Padideh Publishing contains far more colour plates than there previously produced Rubáiyát. Portrait of Edward J. FitzGerald by S. Sandoughi. [vi], 14pp. The Rubáiyát has unnumbered pages comprising quatrains enriched with 200 pages of sumptuous full-page colour and monochrome illustrations by M. Tadjvidi and S. Sandoughi, with the text in Persian, English, French and German. Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with tear to the top front gutter, rubbing to the corners and across the spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Yevtushenko, Yevgeny [Yevgeny Yevtushenko (1933-2017) Russian poet and dissident, was a novelist, essayist, dramatist, screenwriter, publisher, actor, editor, university professor, and director of several films] Translated from the Russian by Andrew R. MacAndrew.

(Book #ID 118370)

Published by Collins and Harvill Press, London First English Edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg tonic cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains photographic frontispiece, 126 + i pp. Ink name and address to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101953)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London circa 1960. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated turquoise cloth covers, title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 16 intricate full-page single-sided colour plates, numerous turquoise arabesques and embellishments throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper which has been laminated. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sayer, Bernadette [The Tonbridge Poet]

(Book #ID 71859)

Printed by Willowprint Ltd., Tonbridge circa 1980. 1980.

First edition in publisher's original aubergine card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 54 printed pages of text. Covers with small marks and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author inside the front cover 'To Ann, Best Wishes, Bernadette Sayer'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Villon, François [Préface de Ch.-M. Des Granges] François Villon (born in Paris in 1431 and disappeared from view in 1463, is the best known French poet of the late Middle Ages).

(Book #ID 94366)

Published by Librairie Gründ, 60 Rue Mazarine, Paris 1941. 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine, symmetrical brown design to the front cover. 8vo. 6½'' x 4½''. Contains 223 printed pages of French text with colour frontispiece. Villon was involved in criminal behaviour and had multiple encounters with law enforcement authorities who wrote about some of these experiences in his poetry. Slight age tanning to the page margins. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light soiling to the white paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 4 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 101890)

Published Macmillan & Co., Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London Fourth Edition 1911. 1911.

A finely bound Rivière and Son full vermilion crushed cape levant morocco, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in the second, all page edges gilt, double-rule gilt board edges, turn-ins decoratively tooled in gilt, cream and pink end sheets, stamp signed in gilt on front turn-in 'Bound by Rivière & Son'. 8vo. 6¼'' x 4''. Rubáiyát over 94 pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version, followed by pp. 97-106 variations between the second, third and fourth editions; followed by pp. 107-108 Stanzas which appear in the second edition only; followed by pp. 109-111 comparative table of stanzas in the four editions; note by the editor. Henry Sotheran, Piccadilly, London, stamp to verso of front end sheet and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Finlay, Alec [Alec Finlay (Scotland, 1966) is an internationally-recognised artist and poet whose work crosses over a range of media and forms. Much of Finlay's work considers how we as a culture, or cultures, relate to landscape and ecology].

(Book #ID 116549)

Published by Turner Contemporary 17-18 The Parade, Margate, Kent | Morning Star off Quay Building, Foundry Lane, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition in publisher's original wire stitched printed thick card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp + covers. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Loosely inserted unused colour postcard of Manston. 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 101950)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London circa 1930. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated olive green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and decorations to the spine, symmetrical design to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 16 intricate full-page colour plates tipped in to decorated mounts, numerous turquoise arabesques and embellishments throughout. Spotting to the end sheets. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with the bottom of half of the spine paper missing, rubbing to the 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)]. Introduction by George Saintsbury | Illustrated by Willy Pogany (August 24, 1882 - July 30, 1955) prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

(Book #ID 101949)

Published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York circa 1930. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title lettering and decorations to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt, illustrated end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version on superior quality paper enriched with 12 intricate full-page colour plates tipped in to plain mounts, numerous monochrome arabesques and embellishments throughout. Very slight fading across the bottom edge of the front cover. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition gold paper dust wrapper with rubbing to the corners and spine ends, price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

(Book #ID 109422)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2014. 2014.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, turquoise end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 444 pp. Printer's code 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE Category

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

(Book #ID 109424)

Published by Harper Collins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, grey end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 222 + 2 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Printer's code 1. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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)]. Lyra Mundi

(Book #ID 101859)

Published by Europa Konyvkiado, Budapest, 2008. 2008.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, white title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Text in Hungarian. Contains 157 printed pages. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9789630786522

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Trench, Chenevix Richard [Richard Chenevix Trench (9 September 1807 - 28 March 1886) was an Anglican archbishop and poet].

(Book #ID 106918)

Published by Macmillan and Co., London Sixth Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1869. 1869.

Sixth edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 12mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 190 pp. Softened spine ends, lower front corner creased and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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THEOLOGY & RELIGION 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)]. With an Introduction by Yann Lovelock and Illustrated by Nicholas Parry.

(Book #ID 101733)

Published by The Tern Press, Saint Mary's Cottage, 20 Great Hales Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire First Edition Thus May 1996. 1996.

First edition thus Nicholas Parry illustrated hard back binding in publisher's original Persian influenced and designed aqua green, orange and cream printed cloth covered boards, cream paper title labels to the spine and to the front cover, brown end sheets, deckle fore and lower page edges. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Hand set in 18 point Garamond from the 1st Edition of 1859. Printed and bound by Nicholas and Mary Parry in an edition of 100 copies [the first 10 copies with an additional water-colour painting] on hand-made water-marked Roma Michelangelo paper. Hand written number 78 of 100 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by 'Nicholas Parry' and 'Mary Parry' to the limitation sheet. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 75 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched with 13 full-page single-tone colour relief printed etchings by Nicholas Parry throughout. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Farjeon, Eleanor [Eleanor Farjeon (13 February 1881 - 5 June 1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. She was the sister of thriller writer Joseph Jefferson Farjeon]. Andrew Downie (Born May 26, 1922 in Edinburgh, Scotland as Andrew Fraser Downie. He was an actor, known for Steve Hunter, Trouble Merchant (1955), Doctor Who (1963) and Festival (1960). He was married to Marion Studholme. He died on April 15, 2009 in Kent, England.

(Book #ID 96734)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 163 printed pages of text. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Andrew Downie (Julian Bromley - lead character in the play), with love and good wishes from Eleanor. To commemorate the First Night of 'The Two Bouquets', May 12th 1953 - Coronation Year'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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