The Quatrains of Omar Kheyyam of Nishapour : Now first completely done into English verse from the Persian, in accordance with the original forms, with a biographical and critical introduction by John Payne. [Omar Khayyam]
by Omar Kheyyam ; Payne, John
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About This Item
London: Printed for the Villon Society by Private Subscription, 1898. Hardback, publisher's white parchment-paper covered boards, with decorative red cloud design. Gilt titles to spine and front board. lxxi, 206pp. No. 599 of a limited edition. Binding is somewhat marked, with some fraying to spine ends. Front inner hinge splitting across end-papers, binding remains secure. Private ownership. (bs46). Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Good.
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- Besleys Books (GB)
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- Title
- The Quatrains of Omar Kheyyam of Nishapour : Now first completely done into English verse from the Persian, in accordance with the original forms, with a biographical and critical introduction by John Payne. [Omar Khayyam]
- Author
- Omar Kheyyam ; Payne, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for the Villon Society by Private Subscription
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1898
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