RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM

Published by Printed at the Riverside Press for Houghton Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York, 1900

Item image 1 of 4.
Heritage seller

Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA), McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 21, 2000

Association member: ABAAILAB

Condition: Used

£ 282.51

£ 7.54 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

232 x 145 mm. (9 1/4 x 5 3/4"). 3 p.l., 159, [1] pp. Edited by William Augustus Brown. Original light brown buckram-backed black paper boards. Printed in red and black. Kelly 2. See also Blumenthal, pp. 63-73. Extremities slightly rubbed, spine with faint mottling, light offset to front flyleaf and half title (from something formerly laid in), otherwise excellent, the text printed on very bright, very fresh paper, with deep impressions of the type. The work of one of America's greatest book designers, this is the attractive Riverside Press edition of FitzGerald's lush and lilting translation of a celebrated 11th century classic collection of evocative short verses. A work that appealed strongly to Victorian sensibilities, the "Rubáiyát," first printed anonymously in 1859, became immensely popular and went through a great many editions. The present connoisseur's edition was designed by Bruce Rogers and printed damp, with deep impressions of the type. The Indiana-born Rogers (1870-1957) was one of the leaders of the American typographic renaissance in the early 20th century. According to Blumenthal, "his greatness lay in the felicity of his brilliant manipulation of type and ornament, in his command of all the basic processes and their consummation in beautiful books--noble books that can be read with pleasure and owned with pride--not objets d'art to be stored behind glass." The present edition is no exception, with its restrained but attractive typography and thick, creamy paper. …

Seller Inventory # ST17640-226

Bibliographic details

Title
RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM
Author
(ROGERS, BRUCE, DESIGNER). (RIVERSIDE PRESS). FITZGERALD, EDWARD, Translator
Publisher
Printed at the Riverside Press for Houghton Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York
Publication year
1900
Edition
No. 95 OF 300 COPIES.
Dimensions
232 x 145 mm. (9 1/4 x 5 3/4").
Seller catalogs
Literature, Private Press

Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)

McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 21, 2000

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item2 to 7 business days2 to 4 business days
First item£ 7.54£ 11.30
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Check
  • Money Order

Specialty

Early Printing, Bindings, English Literature, Illuminated Manuscripts, Rare Books, Fine Illustrated Books, American Literature, Press Books, Incunables

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)

OR, U.S.A.