AUTHOR - Omar Khayyám (Translated into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald)

ILLUSTRATOR - Margaret R. Caird

INTRODUCTION - Laurence Housman

FORMAT - Bound in Gilt-Decorated Leather or Faux Leather

PUBLISHER - Collins’ Clear-Type Press, London & Glasgow

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This is an attractive gift edition of Edward FitzGerald's classic translation of The Rubáiyát. The volume is published as part of the popular Collins’ Clear-Type Press series, known for producing clear, legible text in handsome, compact bindings.

This edition is distinguished by its

Orientalist Design - The cover features an elaborate, embossed gilt border and lettering, characteristic of the exotic style popular for this work.

Illustrations - It is illustrated by Margaret R. Caird and includes an introduction by the notable writer Laurence Housman.

Binding - The brown, likely leather or quality faux leather binding, with gilt lettering on the spine, was intended to be a high-quality, treasured possession.

Non-exportable

Provenance: The Estate of Mangaldas Nathubhai