The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

This hardcover edition is in good condition, with a robust cloth binding and a red and gold spine label. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions, with only minor signs of wear typical for a book of its age. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, but the integrity of the book is well-preserved.

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, rendered into English quatrains by Edward FitzGerald, is a celebrated classic of Persian poetry. This edition, published by Walter J. Black in 1942 for The Classics Club, features the five authorized versions of FitzGerald's translation. The book is a hardcover edition, bound in a sturdy cloth cover with a red and gold spine label, adding a touch of elegance and durability. Omar Khayyám, a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, is best known for these quatrains, which explore themes of existential reflection and the transience of life. This particular printing is not a first edition but remains a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of classic literature and poetry. The book is in good condition, contributing to its appeal as a timeless addition to any library.