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Holbrook Jackson - Edward Fitzgerald and Omar Khayyam. An Essay and Bibliography.

Title: Edward Fitzgerald and Omar Khayyam. An Essay and Bibliography.
Description: London, David Nutt, 1899. First edition. Paperback. A first edition of Holbrook Jackson's first work of literary criticism on Edward Fitzgerald's English translation of the The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. A first edition of the first work published by leading twentieth century bibliophile Holbrook Jackson. In this uncommon work, the British journalist, writer, and publisher discusses Edward Fitzgerald's translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, before offering a bibliography of its many and varied editions. In the publisher's original brown paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. The wrap is torn from two thirds down the spine to the tail. With some light edgewear to the wraps, primarily at the top edge. Internally, the binding is tender. The central cluster between pages 11 to 28 are firmly bound, however, the surrounding pages are disbound, and the textblock is detached from the wraps. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Edward Fitzgerald and Omar Khayyam Bibliography Holbrook Jackson Uncommon Bibliography Literary Criticism None

Price: GBP 140.00 = appr. US$ 199.92 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 860N52

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