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[Fitzgerald, Edward, translator]--Omar Khayyám.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia. Translated into English Verse. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1859
- PAPER
4to (207 x 155mm.), first edition of Fitzgerald's translation, original wrappers bound in, full red morocco gilt by the Doves Bindery (signed and dated 1893), elaborate borders of roses and foliage with central panel of points on both upper and lower covers, spine gilt in compartments with foliage, title and date in gilt, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, collector's slipcase, staining to final blank, upper wrapper and title-page torn at foot of gutter, foot of upper joint slightly rubbed
Literature
Potter 1; Tinker 1038; Grolier English 97; Tidcombe, The Doves Bindery 41
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
One of English literature's most quoted poems in a sumptuous binding from the Doves Bindery's first year of operation.
The first edition comprised 250 copies. Many include a manuscript correction to page 4 which is not present here. The original publication was largely ignored until brought to the attention of Rossetti and Swinburne.
Cobden-Sanderson was responsible for all design work at the newly established Doves Bindery. Marianne Tidcombe in The Doves Bindery identifies between fifty and sixty bindings from the firm's first year. This example corresponds to Tidcombe's design 41.