Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Lovely slipcased edition of the famous translation into English quatrains by Edward Fitzgerald of the classic verse by the "astronomer poet of Persia," decorated with beautiful full-color illustrations by fellow Persian Mahmoud Sayah throughout the book's 149 pages. Includes a long Introduction by editor Louis Untermeyer & an Appendix containing Fitzgerald's Prefaces & Notes. A FIRST EDITION in this format from 1947 (First, Thus), this hardcover book has red and black decorative cloth-covered boards. Condition is Near Fine: book is exceptionally clean, pages creamy white & unmarked, binding straight & strong, corners crisp. Virtually flawless! The sturdy red cardboard slipcase is downgraded to only Good due to moderate-heavy rubbing, particularly at corners of the opening where the book slides in, but very sturdy, no rips or tears. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Random House, Inc.

Year: 1947

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States