The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Omar Khayyam, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. Edward FitzGerald's free English rendering of the quatrains of Omar Khayyám, the medieval Persian poet and astronomer, was first published in 1859 and became one of the most quoted poems in the English language. Its verses on fleeting time, fate and the pleasures of the moment, from "a Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou" onward, have made it a favourite gift edition for well over a century.
About this leather-bound edition
We cover every book in genuine leather by hand, finishing the spine with gold-tone foil titling and decorative tooling in the tradition of fine library bindings. Because each copy is made individually, small variations in leather grain and colour are a natural sign of handwork.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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Author: Omar Khayyam
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Poetry
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
A handsome way to keep a classic on your shelf for good, and a thoughtful gift for readers, students and collectors.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
