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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam


Omar Khayyam; Edward Fitzgerald (trans.)


The Folio Society 2009

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Very Good  | 

Glorious limited Special Folio Society edition of the Rubiayat, done to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first publication of Edward Fitzgerald's enduring translation of 1859. Limited to 1000 copies, of which this is number 430. Featuring all new colour illustrations by celebrated artist Niroot Puttapipat, including a tipped in original etching numbered, signed and produced under the supervision of Puttapipat. Complete with 16 tipped in colour plates, with decorative borders. Bound in vellum with vellum tips and decorative paper blocked in gilt. Top edge gilt. Fore-edge rough-cut. Printed on thick hand-made paper. Large 4to. Lacks box. Some rubbing/abrasions to rear cover and small instance to front. Else crisp and clean. Very Good. *Due to size and weight, extra-shipping fees may apply to overseas orders*

£460.00 + FREE shipping