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Bibliographic notes for the first edition.From the moment of its publication, Elihu Vedder's Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam achieved unparalleled success. The first edition appeared in Boston on 8 November 1884; six days later, it was sold out. Critics rushed to acclaim it as a masterwork of American art, and Vedder (1836-1923) as the master American artist. [Smithsonian American Art Museum]. Boards and Spine are Fine. Moderate foxing on page borders and some minor stains, generally not affecting plates or text. A very handsome volume, rare in this condition because, due to its size (16x13") and weight, the hinges are usually split. Photo-lithograph plates (56) With ornamental Title-page and 56 magnificent full-page illustrations by Elihu Vedder, reproduced by the Lewis photoype process. Printed at the Riverside Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Medium brown flat-weave cloth over beveled boards; front cover with gilt-ruled borders, symbolist design of vase, vine, swirls and stars, and titling 'Rubaiyat of…
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