Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, as presented by Willy Pogány, translated by Edward FitzGerald, printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, lithographers, decorative full leather binding, 24 tipped-in colour plates, 205 x 265mm, one-line inscription on first blank page, condition:very good.
The printer, Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, was known for quality artwork and illustration. William ("Willy") Pogany was a Hungarian illustrator known for his fairy-tale themes featuring mythical animals with nymphs and pixies as motifs. He was also known for botanical detail and this is reflected in the relief floral design on leather. Altogether a handsome volume.
- Overall Condition: very good
- Size: 205 x 265mm
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