Author:	Omar Khayyam	Request a photo of this book
Illustrated by::	Doris M. Palmer
Title:	Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Description:	Published by: Leopold B. Hill, London, 1859 Book Condition: G Jacket Condition: No Jacket Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Binding: Hard Cover Notes: Collection of verses written by or attributed to Omar Khayyam, the Persian mathematician, philosopher and astronomer, text from Edward Fitzgerald's first edition published in 1859, this copy has no publication date. Beautiful, ornate copy with 12 tipped-in color plates in vivid colors with description on protective sheets, text bordered by orange drawings, tan cloth boards with black lettering and embossed gilt women, black top edge, color tipped-in title page, uncut edges. Boards are soiled, rubbed and bumped, spine is shaken, gutters, very light foxing to end papers, a few pages are lightly smudged and one protective sheet has a small closed tear. Despite flaws, this book would be a treasured edition to any library. Keywords:  Poetry
Item No:	15235
Price:	$325.00
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