Edward FitzGerald / Edmond Dulac - Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám - 1910
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French deluxe, numbered edition of Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám, illustrated by Edmond Dulac and translated into French from Fitzgerald’s second English version; 224 of 300 copies on Japon, 67 leaves with 20 colour tipped-in plates, signed by the illustrator, in a softback binding with slipcase and very good condition.
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First French edition, deluxe issue.
No. 224 of 300 copies on Japon, signed by Edmund Dulac to limitation page. With 67 leaves and 20 colour tipped-in plates each with its original captioned tissue guard. The text translated into French from Fitzgerald’s second version (110 quatrains).
Book is in a very good condition. In protective glassine covering, and within original decorative card slipcase.
Spine has a small tear. This appears to be from being put into its accompanying slipcase. Slipcase has been bumped on the corners. Book is weak at front hinge.
Unpaginated; approximately 67 leaves, printed on one side only. 30 x 24 cm.
This French text is not a direct translation from the Persian. Charles Grolleau translated Fitzgerald’s English version into French. He based his rendering principally on Fitzgerald’s second version of 110 quatrains, rather than the first 1859 text.
Dulac's fabulous illustrations have Persian, Art Nouveau and Symbolist influences.
In 1859 Edward FitzGerald published, anonymously, a free English version of quatrains attributed to the Persian poet Omar Khayyam. It sold almost nothing. Copies were remaindered for a penny in a London bookseller’s bargain box, where Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Swinburne found it, loved it and passed it round. Within a few decades it had become one of the most popular poems in the English language
Khayyam (1048–1131) was best known in his own time as a mathematician and astronomer:
Dulac was born in Toulouse and moved to London, becoming one of the great illustrators of the “golden age” of gift books alongside Arthur Rackham. He became a British citizen in 1912.
20 colour plates draw on Persian miniature painting,
The signed French deluxe edition on Japan is scarcer than the English edition.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
First French edition, deluxe issue.
No. 224 of 300 copies on Japon, signed by Edmund Dulac to limitation page. With 67 leaves and 20 colour tipped-in plates each with its original captioned tissue guard. The text translated into French from Fitzgerald’s second version (110 quatrains).
Book is in a very good condition. In protective glassine covering, and within original decorative card slipcase.
Spine has a small tear. This appears to be from being put into its accompanying slipcase. Slipcase has been bumped on the corners. Book is weak at front hinge.
Unpaginated; approximately 67 leaves, printed on one side only. 30 x 24 cm.
This French text is not a direct translation from the Persian. Charles Grolleau translated Fitzgerald’s English version into French. He based his rendering principally on Fitzgerald’s second version of 110 quatrains, rather than the first 1859 text.
Dulac's fabulous illustrations have Persian, Art Nouveau and Symbolist influences.
In 1859 Edward FitzGerald published, anonymously, a free English version of quatrains attributed to the Persian poet Omar Khayyam. It sold almost nothing. Copies were remaindered for a penny in a London bookseller’s bargain box, where Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Swinburne found it, loved it and passed it round. Within a few decades it had become one of the most popular poems in the English language
Khayyam (1048–1131) was best known in his own time as a mathematician and astronomer:
Dulac was born in Toulouse and moved to London, becoming one of the great illustrators of the “golden age” of gift books alongside Arthur Rackham. He became a British citizen in 1912.
20 colour plates draw on Persian miniature painting,
The signed French deluxe edition on Japan is scarcer than the English edition.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Poetry
Book title
Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám
Author/ Illustrator
Edward FitzGerald / Edmond Dulac
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1910
Height
300 mm
Edition
Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
240 mm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Paris: L’Édition d’Art H. Piazza & Cie
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Slipcase, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
67
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