The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Lovely compact (5" x 6.75") edition of this classic poem by "the astronomer-poet of Persia,'' rendered into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald, with color frontispiece + 4 additional color plates throughout text + Notes in rear. Orig. published in this format in 1924, this is the 1937 edition, in 76 pages. With purple & cream-colored boards, this slim hardcover book is in VG condition: very clean, binding straight & strong, moderate page tanning, commensurate with age, heavier around edges. Old gift inscription dated 1938 on ffep, else unmarked. The unclipped DJ is downgraded to Good due to many small chips & short tears, dulling of white areas. Nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Willey Book Co.

Year: 1937

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

Seller Info

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Country: United States