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 / by John Payne
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. Item #180825
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