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Rubáiyát Of Omar Khayám
by Edward Fitzgerald
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Used
- Seller
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
First Edition. 8vo., lithograph-printed by McLagan & Cumming of Edinburgh, illustrated with 16 tipped-in colour plates within decorative calligraphic borders. Finely bound in Publisher's red morocco gilt, the cover picked out with four green leaf leather onlays, top-edge gilt, others uncut, marbled endpapers, housed in Publisher's pictorial box en suite with tissue guard. Published by George G. Harrap & Co (London), 1909.
Light spotting to the endpapers, the occasional very minor blemish, otherwise a fine copy. The rare original Publisher's pictorial box, a little rubbed and marked, very good.
This copy has an interesting and notable provenance, having previously been owned by the descendants of William Hamilton, an art-binder employed by the Harrap bindery.
A wonderful production of this magisterial work, and with the presence of the rare original Publisher's pictorial box.
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- Bookseller
- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47
- Title
- Rubáiyát Of Omar Khayám
- Author
- Edward Fitzgerald
- Illustrator
- POGÁNY, Willy.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher’s red morocco gilt
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1909
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
Biblio member since 2022
Bath, Somerset
About GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
George Hancock Rare Books specialises in selling rare and collectible books and works on paper in a range of collecting fields, including antiquarian, literature, travel, autographs & manuscripts and fine bindings.
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
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