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The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: The Astronomer-Poet of Persia
Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald
Published: 1885 by E.W. Porter & Co., St. Paul, Minnesota
Edition: Limited edition, No. 241 of 750 copies
Format: Hardcover with marbled covers
Condition: Book in excellent condition; binding in fair to poor condition (see photos)
This is a beautiful limited edition of Edward FitzGerald’s celebrated English translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, printed in 1885 by E.W. Porter & Co. of St. Paul, Minnesota. Numbered 241 of only 750 copies, this edition is a rare and elegant example of late 19th-century American fine press publishing.
The book features a marbled cover and classic period typography, presenting FitzGerald’s timeless rendering of the 12th-century Persian poet’s meditations on life, fate, and the fleeting nature of existence. The book itself is in excellent condition, with clean pages and a strong interior. The binding is in fair condition, showing signs of age but still intact.
A highly collectible volume—perfect for admirers of Persian poetry, classic literature, and 19th-century bookmaking.
The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: The Astronomer-Poet of Persia
Rendered into English Verse by Edward FitzGerald
Published: 1885 by E.W. Porter & Co., St. Paul, Minnesota
Edition: Limited edition, No. 241 of 750 copies
Format: Hardcover with marbled covers
Condition: Book in excellent condition; binding in fair to poor condition (see photos)
This is a beautiful limited edition of Edward FitzGerald’s celebrated English translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, printed in 1885 by E.W. Porter & Co. of St. Paul, Minnesota. Numbered 241 of only 750 copies, this edition is a rare and elegant example of late 19th-century American fine press publishing.
The book features a marbled cover and classic period typography, presenting FitzGerald’s timeless rendering of the 12th-century Persian poet’s meditations on life, fate, and the fleeting nature of existence. The book itself is in excellent condition, with clean pages and a strong interior. The binding is in fair condition, showing signs of age but still intact.
A highly collectible volume—perfect for admirers of Persian poetry, classic literature, and 19th-century bookmaking.
More about this beloved classic, click here.