RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM WILLY POGANY COLOR PLATES ART NOUVEAU GILT VINTAGE For Sale

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Title: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Author: Omar Khayyam Translator: Edward FitzGerald Illustrator: Willy Pogany Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York Publication Date: Undated, early 20th century Edition: Early illustrated edition, printing unverified Format: Decorated cloth hardcover Printer: McLagan & Cumming, Edinburgh Illustrations: Color plates and decorative illustrations Language: English

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is a celebrated collection of Persian poetry exploring love, mortality, the passage of time, and the pleasures of life. This beautifully decorated early edition presents Omar Khayyam\'s poetry through Edward FitzGerald\'s influential English translation, accompanied by the distinctive artistry of Willy Pogany.

Pogany\'s Art Nouveau designs transform the poetry into an artistic experience, combining elaborate lettering, ornamental borders, floral motifs, and color illustrations inspired by Persian decorative traditions.

The book features an attractive embossed cloth binding with decorative gilt lettering and an intricate floral design. Its illustrated title pages and richly ornamented typography reflect the craftsmanship of early twentieth-century illustrated publishing.

Printed by McLagan & Cumming, lithographers of Edinburgh, this edition is of particular interest to collectors of illustrated literature, Persian poetry, Art Nouveau design, and the work of Willy Pogany.

Key Features

* Illustrations and decorative designs by Willy Pogany

* Color plates

* Art Nouveau typography and ornamental borders

* Embossed gilt-decorated cloth binding

* Decorative floral motifs

* Lithographic printing by McLagan & Cumming of Edinburgh

* Edward FitzGerald\'s English translation of Persian poetry

* Early twentieth-century illustrated edition

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TITLE

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RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM WILLY POGANY COLOR PLATES ART NOUVEAU GILT VINTAGE

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SUBJECT

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Persian Literature, Poetry, Art Nouveau, Fine Arts

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TOPIC

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Omar Khayyam, Persian Poetry, Illustrated Classics

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PUBLISHER

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Thomas Y. Crowell Company

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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Color Plates, Art Nouveau, Gilt Binding, Lithographs

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SEARCH STRING

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Rubaiyat Omar Khayyam Willy Pogany Edward Fitzgerald Art Nouveau Persian poetry antique vintage illustrated color plates lithographs McLagan Cumming Thomas Y Crowell

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OFFICIAL TITLE

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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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AUTHOR

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Omar Khayyam

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The product is a vintage hardcover book titled \"RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM\" with color plates and art nouveau gilt illustrations. It is a literary work featuring poetry by Omar Khayyam, presented in a visually stunning format. The book is a collectible item for those interested in literature and fiction, with the added appeal of unique and aesthetically pleasing illustrations. The combination of the vintage aspect, artistic embellishments, and the renowned poetry of Omar Khayyam make this book a valuable addition to any collector\'s library.