The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
New York: Dodge Publishing Company, 1905. First edition thus. 10x8", unpaginated. Printed in sepia with dedication page in color, with photogravures on tissue by Adelaide Hanscom throughout. Publisher's deluxe brown morocco binding, ruled in blind, front cover and spine stamped in gilt, marbled endpapers. Former owner's signature dated 1909 on ffep, spine and upper edge of boards toned, few spots of rubbing. Very good+.
Beautiful edition of The Rubáiyát with photo illustrations by California photographer and artist, Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (1875-1931). This book is one of the earliest to use photos to illustrate literary works, something for which Hanscom became well-known. Also of note is the use of nudity in several of the images, both male and female, which took the nation by storm. The demand was high, so other editions were published, some in color. Item #8937
Price: $200.00