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The first English translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was published by Edward FitzGerald in 1859. Since then, it has been published in many sizes, formats and bindings, many of which are very beautiful.
The Rare Books department houses several copies of this fascinating work, including this superb limited edition, signed by the illustrator Rene Bull and published circa 1910.
Rene Bull (1872-1942) was born in Dublin and was inspired by his meeting with the illustrator Caran d’Ache of Paris to begin an artistic career. He made a name as a cartoonist and war artist, and his illustrations for books such as the Rubaiyat and The Arabian Nights show his appreciation of Oriental artistry.
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Rendered into English Verse by Edward Fitzgerald. Illustrated in Colour and in Line by Rene Bull.
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RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM.
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