Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám | in English Verse by Edward FitzGerald | Willy Pogany Illustrated Edition

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.

Verlag: Published by David McKay and Co., Philadelphia First Edition Thus . 1942., 1942

Beschreibung

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original full maroon cloth, gilt title and decorations to the spine and to the the upper cover, top edge red. 4to. 10'' x 7''. Rubáiyát over unnumbered pages carrying the 101 quatrains of Edward FitzGerald's version enriched 16 full-page and 4 smaller black and white drawings, all with decorative borders. Fine condition book, in publisher's black paper covered box with gold labels to the front and one end with light rubbing to the corners. Member of the P.B.F.A. Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 101979

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Titel: Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám | in English Verse ...

Verlag: Published by David McKay and Co., Philadelphia First Edition Thus . 1942.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1942

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Sehr gut

Auflage: 1. Auflage