{"product_id":"rubaiyat-of-omar-khayyam-alice-ross-edition","title":"The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám | Illustrated Edition by Alice Ross","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"472\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA compact illustrated edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eThe Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring Edward FitzGerald's celebrated English translation and colour illustrations by \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eAlice Ross\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eW. P. Nimmo, Hay \u0026amp; Mitchell Ltd., Edinburgh and London\u003c\/strong\u003e, this attractive pocket edition is bound in its original flexible leather covers with an embossed decorative design.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eRubáiyát\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1q7wk1q\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q6vev0\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bv8q6w\" data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omar Khayyám\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"122p05x\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eTranslator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward FitzGerald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zu5f0s\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alice Ross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1as53l1\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e W. 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Nimmo, Hay \u0026amp; Mitchell Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fqn71a\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edinburgh \u0026amp; London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ew29dn\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1915–1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15r7q49\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original embossed flexible leather binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v3fv5e\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"153twg6\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour plates by Alice Ross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1o9sndk\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12zjdzz\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eOriginal flexible leather binding with noticeable curling and shrinkage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lpprfl\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eLeather remains complete with age-related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12mf283\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eInternally clean with attractive colour illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w0miw1\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eLight foxing and age toning throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jmv57c\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003ePrevious owner's inscription to the front endpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ydgy20\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eA well-preserved reading and display copy despite the wear to the leather binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56882482119036,"sku":"RCC-NE0129","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/DSC_1861.jpg?v=1781385218","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/rubaiyat-of-omar-khayyam-alice-ross-edition","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}