Because of this we take care in describing the condition of each book in as much detail as possible, images provided are of the actual book. For works with similar titles, see the rubaiyat of omar khayyam. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam le gallienne by omar khayyam. In the eleventh century, in persia, there lived a mathematician named ghiyathuddin abulfath omar bin ibrahim alkhayyamior, omar, son of abraham, the tentmaker. If edward cowell hadnt been able to interest edward fitzgerald in the study of the persian language in 1852 and. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam 1 by edward fitzgerald 1 awake. Around 15 pages it has given the description of the poet omar khayyam.
The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by omar khayyam world of rare. Where a book is lighter, we will reduce the postage accordingly. You have 0 items in your shopping bag, please add an item to. In faux leather the book translated by edward fitzgerald has a rare book value in the range of 65. Note numbers, printed as superscript digits in the edition, are here placed. This by omar khayyam is available at bauman rare books. The book was published 1914 by dodge publishing, new york. A lovely edition of one of the worlds most famous love poems. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by hubbard, elbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Rare 1898 rubaiyat of omar khayyam by edward fitzgerald. It is intended to be a repository for rubaiyat editions, art, and other media related to this wonderful book of poetry. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam is a first edition from 1859 and the collins clear type press hardcover in good condition has modest value. Slip case in in very good condition with some edge wear. For sale is a ornate, miniature copy of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam, in beautiful brown leather.
In 1897 he published a collection of 211 quatrains, which was based on earlier english translations, in particular the prose version by justin huntly. May 12, 2011 the rubaiyat of omar khayyam 1946 sandglass number unknown artwork. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging. Fifth edition 1889 the text printed here is from the fifth edition. Dulac, edmund the rubaiyat of omar khayyam rendered into english verse by edward fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald, edward translator and a great selection of. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam first edition rare book. Omar khayyam 104811 richard le gallienne was an english poet and critic, who, although unfamiliar with the persian language, had a profound interest in the rubaiyat of omar khayyam. Find great deals on ebay for rubaiyat omar khayyam book. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam by omar khayyam, paperback barnes. He was born in nishapur, iran, and spent most of his life near the court of the seljuq rulers in the period which witnessed the first crusade. Rare 1898 rubaiyat of omar khayyam by edward fitzgerald antique vintage book shipped with usps media mail. The quoted postage for international orders is based on a standard book weight. Unfollow rubaiyat omar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam is the title that edward fitzgerald gave to his 1859 translation from. Buy the rubaiyat of omar khayyam by omar khayyam isbn. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam, the astronomer poet of persia translated into english. Antique book rubaiyat of omar khayyam the kings treasury of literary masterpieces published by george g. Oct 14, 2011 this book is not highly collectible but is found on the rare book market.
A dilettante and scholar, fitzgerald went to trinity college, cambridge, and spent most of his life living in seclusion in suffolk. The book features color plates by adelaide hanscom. Antique 1914 the rubaiyat by omar khayyam book of poetry. Spine panel slightly sunned, former owners book plate mounted inside front cover, otherwise as issued. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Several time i wonder the words, the insight, the wisdom. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by hubbard elbert abebooks. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam, the astronomer poet of persia. One of 25 copies specially bound by susan allix, quarto size, 45 pp. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam, translated by edward fitzgerald omar khayyam may 18, 1048 december 4, 11 was a persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet. The first and fourth renderings in english verse by edward fitzgerald. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by author and a great selection of related books.
All editions included on this website are ones that i have personally collected, complete with metadata such as publisher, year. This website is dedicated to the rubaiyat of omar khayyam, translated by edward fitzgerald. Presented by adam douglas, senior rare books specialist at peter harrington rare books. This book is not highly collectible but is found on the rare book market. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam sangorski and sutcliffe, this bookbinding.
Antique 1914 the rubaiyat by omar khayyam book of poetry ebth. The rubaiyat by omar khayyam nook book ebook barnes. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam, first edition abebooks. Antique mini book the rubaiyat of omar khayyam collins. Patterned red and black cloth, spine panel lettered in gilt. Feb 22, 2016 the rubaiyat of omar khayyam, antique book henry altemus co. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. He was born in nishapur, iran, and spent most of his life near the court of the seljuq rulers in. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam is said to be one of the ten best known poems in the world, and probably the most popular piece of oriental literature in the western world. For the sun, who scatterd into flight the stars before him from the field of night, drives night along with them from heavn, and strikes. Excerpts from his wellloved version appear here, accompanied by bird parliament, a delightful work by khayyams contemporary, the influential mystic poet farrid uddin attar. In fact, they probably printed more editions of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam than any other title except message to garcia and perhaps some of the little journeys.
Rubaiyat of omar khayyam omar khayyam bauman rare books. Haskell dole published a novel called omar, the tentmaker. Part of the 100 greatest books ever written series. Small octavo, bound by bayntun in full red morocco, central panel on upper cover with dark brown, tan, green, and cream onlays depicting a male figure within gilt borders with green and purple onlays of leaves and grapes, raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, the others.
Rubaiyat of omar khayyam, the astronomer poet of persia translated into english verse by. From the rubaiyat the bestselling poem of all time, omar khayaams rubaiyat quatrains, was first published in the west in 1859 by translator edward fitzgerald. The cloth book mark that was sewing into the binding came off. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by omar khayyam world of. Collecting editions of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam bibliology. See more ideas about rubaiyat of omar khayyam, sufi poetry and day for night.
Collecting editions of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam. The book is very old, with no printing date in it, possibly the early 1900s. Ilustrations by edmund dulac and published by garden city, new york, 1937. An antique book of poetry the rubaiyat by omar khayyam. Reproduced from a manuscript written and illuminate. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Omar khayyam books list of books by author omar khayyam. So this then is a book of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam, done into english by edward fitzgerald. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam, antique book henry altemus co. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam by omar khayyam, paperback. A number of auspicious events were necessary for this phenomenon to occur. Omar wrote poetry, and while his rhymes received little attention in their day, they were rediscovered and translated into beautiful englishmore than seven centuries laterby a gentleman and scholar named edward fitzgerald. Octavo, early 20thcentury threequarter brown morocco gilt, raised bands, elaborately giltdecorated spines, marbled boards and endpapers, top edges gilt, uncut. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery time.
This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Slipcase mildly soiledfaded, chipped at one corner, thus vg. His masterpiece, a translation of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam, appeared anonymously in 1859 and passed unnoticed until dante gabriel rossetti made it famous. Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. Lewis rouse jones typography susan allix binding, 1973. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by dulac, edmund jonkers rare. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once, to make four pages. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by robinson charles abebooks. Roycroft printed many different editions of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Its an old book, but its well preserved and the illustrations are exquisite. The film omar khayyam, also known as the loves of omar khayyam, was released in 1957 by paramount pictures and includes excerpts from the rubaiyat. Book shows very slight shelf wear with one small stain on front cover.
The rubaiyat of omar khayyam, antique book henry altemus. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam, translated by edward fitzgerald according to his first edition. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam by hubbard, elbert and a great selection of related books. Rubaiyat of omar khayyam rare signed ardeshir zahedi. For morning in the bowl of night has flung the stone that puts the stars to flight. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service. Antique copy of rubaiyat of omar khayyam as translated into english verse by edward fitzgerald. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Translated into english verse by paperback september 14, 2014 by edward fitzgerald author, h. X biblio can save you 10% everyday on your book purchases. In back to the future the character lorraine baines, played by lea thompson, is holding a copy of the book in 1955 at the high school when her son marty mcfly is trying to introduce her to his father. Illustrations by arthur szyk translated by edward fitzgerald heritage press exclusive, originally printed in 1940 click images for a larger view. A jeweled binding by sangorski and sutcliffe omar khayyam title.
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