The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

The Astronomer - Poet of Persia.

This Listing is for the above hard back book and slip case.

Translated into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald.

Introduced by A. S. Byatt.

Illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat.

Printed on Cordier Wove paper by Martins the Printers.

The Plates have been printed on Hello matt art paper by

Beacon Press, Uckfield, Sussex.

The Limited edition etching has been hand printed under the

artists' supervision by the Pauper's Press, Hoxton, London on

Somerset antique velvet 100% cotton mouldmade paper.

The endpapers and limitation page have been printed letterpress

on Marcate Nettuno by the Logan Press.

The book has been hand bound in vellum blocked in 22-carat gold,

with vellum tips and Merida paper sides, by the Fine Book Bindery,

Wellingborough, Northants.

The spine and label are hand lettered by Stephen Raw.

Published by the Folio Society in 2009

The book is Like New and is in immaculate condition.

The Solander case has very slight shelf wear as pictured.

It is a number 443 of 1000 copies.

Weight before packing - 3171g.

Solander box size 35.5 x 28 x 6.

UK P&P : The book will be boxed and sent by tracked and signed for services.

Overseas P&P : The Book is included in the global shipping programme.

I am quite happy to send direct with an International Courier, please

ask for a price to your location if this is your preferred choice.