Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

The book is in good condition with some signs of wear along the spine and edges. There is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. Illustrations by Edmund J. Sullivan are well-preserved.

The "Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám," translated into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald and illustrated by Edmund J. Sullivan, is a celebrated work of Persian poetry. This edition, published by Avenel Books, a division of Crown Publishers, Inc., in New York, offers readers the timeless quatrains of Omar Khayyám. While the publication year is not specified, this edition is notable for its intricate illustrations by Sullivan, adding a visual dimension to Khayyám’s evocative verses. Omar Khayyám, a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, is best known for these quatrains that explore themes of life, fate, and the divine. This edition, while not a first edition, remains a valuable addition to any collector of classic poetry. The book is in good condition, with no dust jacket, and features a sturdy binding.