Description: Rubiyt of Omar Khayym, translated into English verse by Edward FitzGerald. The Rubiyt is a collection of quatrains (four-line verses) attributed to the Persian poet Omar Khayym, who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries. FitzGerald's translation, first published in 1859, has been highly influential and has brought widespread recognition to Khayym's poetry in the English-speaking world. This particular edition features illustrations by Willy Pogny, a renowned early 20th-century artist known for his work in book illustration. His style often incorporates intricate floral and geometric designs, which are evident in the decorative elements shown in the images, such as the cover and illustrated pages. This version was published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company, a publisher known for producing illustrated editions of classic literature. This edition of the Rubiyt of Omar Khayym is a visually striking example of early 20th-century book design, perfectly blending the timeless beauty of Persian poetry with the artistic flair of the era. Bound in a rich, rose-hued cloth, the cover is adorned with a gold-embossed design featuring a delicate, flowering vine that encircles an elegant bird motif, symbolizing the lush and introspective nature of the poems within. The title, in matching gold embossment, is elegantly scripted at the bottom, adding a sense of refinement and luxury.The spine of the book, also decorated with gold lettering and intricate designs, showcases the title and the contributors, emphasizing the collaboration between Edward FitzGeralds renowned English translation and Willy Pognys evocative illustrations. Encased in a protective slipcase, this edition not only ensures the preservation of the book but also echoes its artistic theme, featuring similar decorative elements embossed in a striking blue against a gold background. It looks like the protective box was cut when someone turned it into a slip case. There are some droplet sized stains on one of the pages. The corners are sharp, binding is tight. In general this book is in great condition compared to others of the same version amd especially for the price. Send me a message if you would like me to take more pictures of the book or damage. All items are guaranteed and have a 30 day return window if you aren't satisfied. All books ship out USPS Media Mail.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Kenmore, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-06T03:27:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.63 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Illustrator: Willy Pogany
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition
Author: Omar Khayyam
Publisher: Thomas Crowell
Topic: Poetry
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
