THE RUBAIYYAT OF OMAR KHAYAAM
Cassell & Company Ltd., [1967]. Proof. Octavo, 86 pages. In Very Good condition. In publisher's olive paper wraps, spine faded to brown, black lettering to front wrap. Light shelfwear. with 'PROOF ONLY' printed on front cover. Interior clean. Shelved case 0.
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Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $200
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Robert Graves' translation of the Rubaiyyat, done with Omar Ali-Shah, was controversial and met accusations that the basis was a forgery. It was a critical disaster and Graves's reputation suffered severely.
A proof copy, with 'Probably publication price: 21/-' and 'Probable publication date: 9th November 1967' and 'PROOF ONLY' printed on front cover.
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