Published by 1900-12, 1900
Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA), McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.
Three separately published works. 1) (ROGERS, BRUCE, Designer). RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. (Boston and New York: The Riverside Press, 1900) 237 x 155 mm. (9 3/8 x 6 1/8"). No. 165 OF 300 COPIES. Attractive amateur binding of dark brown morocco, covers with heavily gilt central red oval onlay, multiple gilt-ruled frames and repeating motifs, raised bands, two red morocco labels with gilt lettering, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Housed in a matching morocco slipcase with gilt-ruled raised bands and lettering. Designed by Bruce Rogers, using Brimmer type. IN VERY FINE CONDITION, in a pleasing binding. 2) RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. (New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, [ca. 1910]) 225 x 160 mm. (8 7/8 x 6 1/4"). Imitation dark brown morocco with a heavy grain, gilt ruled border and frame, central gilt lozenge painted green, brown, and teal, surrounded by repeating floral motifs painted green, smooth spine with intricate gilt lettering and floral motif. Illustrated by Willy Pogany. Edges slightly worn, but in very fine condition. 3) THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. (New York: Dodge Publishing Company, 1912) 265 x 200 mm. (10 1/2 x 7 7/8"). Fine brown calf with color embossed Arts & Crafts-style design on the cover featuring a grape vine and titling, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. With original (extensively but neatly repaired) lined presentation box. With 28 color tipped-on plates by Adelaide Hanscom and Blanche Cummings. Negligible scratches on lower boards, but in VERY FINE CONDITION.