Omar Khayyam

Although he is best remembered today for his world-famous Rubaiyat, Ghiyath al-Din Abu'l-Fath Umar ibn Ibrahim Al-Nisaburi al-Khayyami (1048-1131), better known today as Omar Khayyam, was born in Nishapur in May 1048. His father, Ibrahim, may have been a tentmaker (since the name Khayyam means tentmaker). He obtained a thorough education in philosophy and mathematics, and at an early age he attained great fame in the latter field. The Seljuk sultan Jalal-al-Din Malik Shah invited him to collaborate in devising a new calendar, the Jalali or Maliki. While Khayyam was educated in the sciences and philosophy, and he was renowned in his country and time for his scientific achievements, especially astronomy, few of his prose writings survive. His verses attracted little attention until his ruba'iyat ("quatrains") were loosely translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald and published in 1859.

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 Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 149 pages, col. ill, 24 cm. Edwards Fitzgerald's translation in a facsimile illuminated manuscript with 20 Persian miniature illustrations. Includes an introduction by editor Louis Untermeyer, who was also a poet and literary critic, along with an appendix of Fitzgerald's prefaces and notes. The text is entirely in English. Click here for a sample page. New York: Random House, 1947. 

The cover has some fading due to age, as shown. The pages are clean and the binding is intact.

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9789648741407 Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 205 pages, col. ill, 24 cm. This deluxe edition features five languages: Arabic, English, French, German, and Persian. It includes a preface by Edward Fitzgerald. This is a facsimile illuminated manuscript featuring Persian and Arabic calligraphy. It is designed by Aghamiri. Click here for a sample page. Tehran: Gooya, 2016. 4th Edition.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9789648751772 Khayyam, Omar. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 223 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. 3rd edition. Translated into English by Fitzgerald, including his biography of Khayyam. This facsimile illuminated manuscript features calligraphy by Ali Sadaji and 11 Persian miniature illustrations. There are 32 pages of English text and 191 pages in Persian. Click here for sample pages. Tehran: Kalhor, 1395 (2016 CE). Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9789648751772 Khayyam, Omar. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 223 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. 3rd edition. Translated into English by Fitzgerald, including his biography of Khayyam. This deluxe edition features a cover and slipcase which looks and feels like leather (the Persian writing indicates it is actual leather) with goldtone trim pages. It is a facsimile illuminated manuscript featuring calligraphy and 19 Persian miniature illustrations. There are also about 10 calligraphy paintings. There are 32 pages of English text and 191 pages in Persian. Click here for sample pages. Tehran: Kalhor, 1392 (2013 CE). Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9645959667 Khayyam, Omar. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 205 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. translated into English by Fitzgerald.  This edition also features the text translated into French and German. This is a facsimile illuminated manuscript featuring Persian calligraphy. Tehran: Behzad, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket. 

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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 Khayyam, Omar. Quatrains: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.  Poetry, 226 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. This facsimile illuminated manuscript features the original Persian text in calligraphy with translations into English and French, compiled by master Persian artist Kamran Kouhestani.  This edition also contains Persian miniature illustrations.  Tehran:  Mirdashti, 2006.  Hardcover with dust jacket. Click here for sample pages.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9646895239

 Khayyam, Omar. Hakim Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 162 pages, col. ill., 15 cm. This is a collection of quatrains, including the Rubaiyat, in the original Persian text with English and French translations.   The English text is by Edward Fitzgerald, with the French translation by Jhiber Lazar.  This is a limited edition publication. The interior of the book looks like ancient scrolls and also features Persian miniature illustrations. Tehran: Namak, 2006. Hardcover with embossed dust jacket. Click here to view a sample page.

Package dimensions: 7" x 5" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9646853153 Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 190 pages, col. ill., 24 cm.  The original Persian text in calligraphy by Hussein Fayz Abadi with Edward Fitzgerald’s English translation (16 pages) and notes by Persian author Sadiq Hedayat. Hardcover with spiral binding. Tehran: Mirsaidi Farahani, 2005. 2nd Ed.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9644011600 Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 254 pages, 24 cm. The complete Persian text written in calligraphy with Fitzgerald’s English translation (46 pages). Tehran: Zavar, 2005. Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9646534791

 Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 212 pages, col. ill., 13 cm. This pocket-sized, facsimile illuminated manuscript features 178 pages of Persian calligraphy with the English translation over 34 pages. This edition also includes 16 Persian miniature illustrations by Gholam Ali Mohebinejad. Tehran: Jayhoon Publications, 1387 (2008 CE). Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 7" x 5" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

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9649004254

 Khayyam, Omar. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 214 pages, col. ill, 24 cm. This facsimile illuminated manuscript features Fitzgerald's English translation (35 pages) along with the original Persian text and an introduction in both languages. Tehran: Intisharat-i Atiliyih-i Hunar, 2000.  Click here for sample pages. 

Note: the book has a slight binding problem. All the pages are intact, but we have reduced the price from $85.00 because of it. Out of Stock

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9789648279184 Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Poetry, 88 pages, col. ill., 13 cm. This facsimile illuminated manuscript has text in Persian and English. It includes 8 Persian miniature illustrations. Tehran: Pek-ye Farhang, 1389 (2010 CE). Hardcover. Out of Stock 0 $24.99

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9645757703

 Khayyam, Omar. Omar Khayyam's Quatrains.  Poetry, 226 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. This limited edition is another facsimile illuminated manuscript that features the original Persian text in calligraphy with Fitzgerald's English translation.  This edition contains Persian miniature illustrations.  Tehran:  Ketabsarye Tandis, 2004.  Hardcover w/dust jacket. Click here for sample pages. Out of Stock

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765372970		 Khayyam, Omar. Omar Khayyam's Quatrains. Poetry, 208 pages, col. ill, 24 cm. 5th edition. This edition features the original Persian text with translations into Arabic, English, French, and German. There are 48 Persian miniature illustrations in this facsimile illuminated manuscript. Click here for a sample page. Tehran: Negah, 1392 (2013 CE). Hardcover with dust jacket.

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