Description: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam the Astronomer-Poet of Persia, rendered into English by Edward Fitzgerald with an Accompaniment of Drawings by Elihu Vedder Author: Vedder, Elihu (1836 - 1923) illustrator; Omar Khayyam; translated by Edward Fitzgerald Title: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam the Astronomer-Poet of Persia, rendered into English by Edward Fitzgerald with an Accompaniment of Drawings by Elihu Vedder Publication: Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1884 Edition: First Illustrated Edition Description: Folio (pages 15.5 x 12.5 inches): complete with lithographic frontispiece, title-page, colophon, dedication leaf, half-title and 51 plates all mounted on linen guards (as issued by publisher), and eight more leaves at the end containing the Appendix, Notes and List of Illustrations. A very nearly Fine copy with only the slightest wear to the cloth binding and very trivial marginal foxing affecting a few leaves. This is the first edition to ever illustrate the "Rubaiyat," issued at the same time as a signed limited edition of 100 copies. "Vedder's Rubáiyát set the standard for the artist-designed book in America and England. Vedder created designs for the entire book -- its cover and lining paper, its compelling drawings, and its eccentric hand-drawn letters. A new photographic printing process translated the subtle gradations of the drawings to the printed page... Since the first English translation in 1859, hundreds of editions of the Rubáiyát have appeared in numerous forms and many languages. But their most famous and elaborate manifestation was arranged by Elihu Vedder in 1884." (Richard Murray - Introduction to the Smithsonian's 2008 American Art Exhibition of the original illustrations) Near Fine Seller ID: 6670 Subject: Gift Ideas, Illustrated Books, Literature Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Vedder, Elihu (1836 - 1923) illustrator; Omar Khayyam;
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin and Company
Year Printed: 1884
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Subject: Illustrated
Original/Facsimile: Original
