The Rose Garden of Persia

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Book Description

First edition: Costello (1799-1870) was an accomplished Anglo-Irish artist and poet. These works by Persian poets include the first English-language appearance of Omar Khayyam's quatrains, preceding Fitzgerald's Rubaiyat by 14 years.

Author Costello, Louisa Stuart (editor, translator)

Date 1845

Binding Red morocco with lavish gilt decorated spine and sides. 12mo.

Publisher Longman, Brown, London

Condition Very good

Pages 193

Price: £500.00

Offered by Matthew Garbett Books

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