THE ORIGINAL RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM: A New Translation with Critical Commentaries by Robert Graves and Omar Ali-Shah

Khayyam, Omar

Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. This is number 71 of 500 copies signed by Omar Ali-Shah and Robert Graves. Controversial translation of the classic collection of Persian verse, which rejected the "skepticist" interpretation of Edward Fitzgerald, instead emphasizing the religious nature of the poems. Octavo. Original decorative paper-covered boards over a black cloth spine, with gilt titles. A near fine copy, housed in the publisher's slipcase. Near fine. Item #75645

Price: $200.00