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17,000 INR
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18,000 INR
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5,000 - 10,000 INR
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Lot location
Lower Parel, Mumbai

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

6x4x1

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

The Estate of Sir Mangaldas Nathubhai
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Auction address
PRINSEPS, 1215/C, One Lodha Place,
Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai
400013
India
The Estate of Sir Mangaldas Nathubhai

Chapter Three: The Mangaldas Library

Auction dates
Starts: Oct 06, 2025 10:00 AM IST
Ends from: Oct 29, 2025 07:30 PM IST
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