The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam – 1897 – Vellum binding

A superb vellum-bound edition of the four-line Persian poem, this being the first edition of the Edward Fitzgerald translation published in a standalone format.

Published in 1890 by Macmillan in London. Includes notes on the variations between different translations. Text in English.

In a full vellum binding with gilt borders and gilt text to spine. In very good condition. Minor spotting externally. An attractive calligraphic inscription and previous owner’s name to title page, dated 1899 otherwise clean inside.