Item #014471 THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. The Second Version of the Translations by Edward Fitzgerald. Edward Fitzgerald.
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. The Second Version of the Translations by Edward Fitzgerald.
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. The Second Version of the Translations by Edward Fitzgerald.
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. The Second Version of the Translations by Edward Fitzgerald.

THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. The Second Version of the Translations by Edward Fitzgerald.

Wausau, WI: Philosopher Press, 1901. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto (4to). Very good condition. Item #014471

28 un-numbered pages of text. Original paper-covered boards lettered in gilt. The original suede leather spine was expertly replaced with leather to mimic the original. The boards are somewhat soiled and discolored. Limited edition, number 35 of 100. Printed on American vellum; manufactured by L.L. Brown Paper Company. Pages are uncut and unopened except for a few pages which have started to separate naturally and neatly at the edge. Minimal soiling to the page edges. Each page is elaborately decorated with borders in a Persian style. Printed by Van Vechten & Ellis and published by them at The Philosopher Press which is at the Sign of the Green Pine Tree in Wausau Wisconsin. This copy was printed for Andrew L. Kreutzer. A few tiny page tears to the edges. First edition, first impression.

Price: $1,250.00

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