Cloth spine and board edges a little faded, a touch of foxing to title page, a couple of small marginal stains, but A FINE COPY, clean and fresh internally, in a binding that shows virtually no wear. Rear pastedown with 1879 advertisement for the fourth edition of the "Ru báiyát." Potter 1 Ashley II:121 Grolier "English" 97. Front pastedown with ink owner signature of William Bell Scott (see below) title page with ink notations "Tetrastichs of Omar the Tent Maker" and "Translated by Edward Fitzgerald" in Bell's hand marginal annotations in pencil. In red cloth chemise and handsome later slipcase of rose polished calf, its sides with gilt-ruled border and scrolling cornerpieces, the back with raised bands, gilt compartments with floral sprig centerpiece, two black morocco labels. Near-contemporary pebble-grain rose-colored buckram, flat spine with gilt lettering. (followed by blank leaves added by the binder).
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