Author: KHAYYAM, OMAR (1048-1131)
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
Description: London : Printed for the Villon Society 1898. Limited Edition. Very good copy in the original paper-labelled quarter vellum over boards. Appear to be the deluxe edition. numbered #8. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 206 pages; Physical desc.: lxxi. 206 p. ; 29 cm. Subjects: Quatrains. Persian. Omar Khayyam -- Criticism and interpretation. Persian poetry -- Islamic poetry -- 11th / 12th century. Notes: 'Payne Edition'--Potter. 'Printed for the Villon Society by private subscription and for private circulation only.' --t.p. 'No. 8'-- opposite t.p. Includes bibliographical references. by John Payne.Weight in Kg appr.:

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