Elihu Vedder’s Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is one of the most celebrated illustrated books of the 19th century. A masterpiece that sold out its first edition in just six days, it set the gold standard for art in bookmaking. We are offering a unique pre-publication copy, unlike any other. Once in the possession of Vedder’s own family, it carries extraordinary provenance and singular features that set it apart from the already scarce edition of 100 signed copies. For collectors of fine art and rare b

Elihu Vedder’s Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is one of the most celebrated illustrated books of the 19th century. A masterpiece that sold out its first edition in just six days, it set the gold standard for art in bookmaking. We are auctioning a unique pre-publication copy, unlike any other. Once in the possession of Vedder’s own family, it carries extraordinary provenance and singular features that set it apart from the already scarce edition of 100 signed copies. For collectors of fine art and rare