Description: 1906 THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM, written by Edward Fitzgerald, published by Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters of East Aurora, NY. The book measures approx. 6”x9”. This is a limited edition book (905/1000) and is signed by the publisher and illuminator. The contents of the book is of poems written in old English script. The book measures approx. 6”x9”, has UNNUMBERED pages that are a heavy tan colored paper, likely darkened by age. The top of each page has NOT been cut or separated from the next page. There are no marks, tears, or water damage to the pages. The text is printed in brown, black, red, with pale orange/ pale green and/or teal illuminations.The book is covered by a soft brown leather suede that is in fair to good condition. The hand-binding appears to be in good condition and the soft cover is glued to the binding, although is showing signs of separating. Please see pictures for further details of condition. Book is sold ‘as is’ and is described to the best of my knowledge. Feel free to ask specific questions regarding condition. No returns, and shipping is in the continental US only via USPS Priority Mail. Since this is one of multiple listings of Roycrofters books, please contact me if multiple purchases are planned for combined shipping. More about the Roycrofters and Elbert Hubbard per Wikipedia: Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. Elbert Hubbard founded the community in 1895, in the village of East Aurora, New York, near Buffalo. Participants were known as Roycrofters. The work and philosophy of the group, often referred to as the Roycroft movement, had a strong influence on the development of American architecture and design in the early 20th century. Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. Raised in Hudson, Illinois, he had early success as a traveling salesman for the Larkin Soap Company. Hubbard is known best as the founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Price: 54.99 USD
Location: Hammonton, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-08-25T21:38:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: East Aurora, NY
Language: Old English
Special Attributes: Suede Leather, Collector's Edition, Illuminated, Inscribed, Limited Edition
Author: Edward Fitzgerald
Region: Western New York State
Publisher: Roycroft Press
Topic: Poetry
Modified Item: No
Subject: English Poetry
Year Printed: 1900
Original/Facsimile: Original
