A compact illustrated edition of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, featuring Edward FitzGerald's celebrated English translation and colour illustrations by Alice Ross. Published by W. P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell Ltd., Edinburgh and London, this attractive pocket edition is bound in its original flexible leather covers with an embossed decorative design.
The Rubáiyát remains one of the best-known works of Persian literature, with FitzGerald's translation becoming a Victorian and Edwardian publishing phenomenon. This edition is enhanced with several full-colour plates by Scottish illustrator Alice Ross, adding to its decorative appeal.
The binding remains complete but displays significant curling and shrinkage to the leather, a common issue with these soft leather bindings. Internally, the book is clean and presents well, making it an attractive copy for collectors of illustrated poetry and gift editions.
Key Information
- Title: The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
- Author: Omar Khayyám
- Translator: Edward FitzGerald
- Illustrator: Alice Ross
- Publisher: W. P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell Ltd.
- Place of Publication: Edinburgh & London
- Date: c.1915–1925
- Binding: Original embossed flexible leather binding
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Colour plates by Alice Ross
Condition Report
- Original flexible leather binding with noticeable curling and shrinkage.
- Leather remains complete with age-related wear.
- Internally clean with attractive colour illustrations.
- Light foxing and age toning throughout.
- Previous owner's inscription to the front endpaper.
- A well-preserved reading and display copy despite the wear to the leather binding.