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The New Rubaiyat
by Bob Lafferty
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Culture Press, 1929. First Limited edition of 2000 stated. Near Fine. Bob Lafferty. HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a FIVE STAR SELLER, presents THE NEW RUBAIYAT. RARE--A TRUE COLLECTOR'S EDITION, this is #358 of a stated limited FIRST LITHO MANUSCRIPT FACSIMILE EDITION numbering 2000. SIGNED by the author. Bob Lafferty came from Wheeling, WV--a genius, visionary, author, architect, steelworker, and "...general crank, who later in life went to prison in a Wall Street stock fraud." (from The Wheeling Rare Book Collection by the Ohio County Public Library). 6" x 9", 123 pages plus a Forward and book ads by Harry E Owen. This is volume one of a projected 9 volume set of the thoughts of Bob Lafferty. A sample verse coming from Mr. Lafferty's "New Rubaiyat:" "I don't believe old Omar knew more cheer/Or had more fun nor was he more sincere/Of course with science that we should revere/We have improved that's why I'm writing here." Sketches and illustrations by the author. Overall the book is NEAR FINE, with no dust jacket as designed. Pages (printed on doubled, unsupported litho manuscript facsimile) = fine: moderately tanned, owners' names in pen on the author signature page, else clear, tight, sharp with beige end papers. Cover (dark brown leatherette with fully embossed designs and particulars front, back and spine; some embossing in gold gilt) = very good: wear to corners, fading to the gilt, else clear, sharp and tight. This volume was dedicated to Charles B Randall, a supporter of the author's activities.
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- Bookseller
- Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 39
- Title
- The New Rubaiyat
- Author
- Bob Lafferty
- Illustrator
- Bob Lafferty
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Limited edition of 2000 stated
- Publisher
- The Culture Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1928
- Pages
- 123
- Size
- 9" x 6"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- poets and poetry; Extraordinary Illustrations; philosophy and religion;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
At Hatfield Books and Memorabilia, we take unusual care describing each book and its detailed condition. We do this so you, the customer, knows what you are getting for your hard earned money! If you are not satisfied with what you receive, wrap it back up and return it within 30 days of receipt, and we will promptly reimburse your PayPal account the full price paid plus the original shipping costs (if any).
About the Seller
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
Biblio member since 2015
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
One word encapsulates 5 STAR Biblio member Hatfield Books and Memorabilia...CARE. We care enough about each book and our customer to carefully research and examine it, so we can fulfill your expectations. At Hatfield books, you will never see "may have some damage..." or "may have some markings..." Instead you will see details. Call us with questions during regular business hours (513-805-6725), or leave us a message. We'll get back to you (in the US)the next business day. Or e-mail us at "hatfieldbook@gmail.com".
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