The Prophet and The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - Decorative Mystical Poetry Books

Gorgeous vintage midcentury editions of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran and The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, both richly illustrated hardbacks with decorative covers and original dust jackets. The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (1962: Alfred A. Knopf) is in outstanding condition both inside and outside. Cover with gilt medallion and lettering and embossed title and autor is in near-perfect condition. Pages are thick and textured with deckled edges. Spotless interior with absolutely no marks, wear, with very slight sepia aging at edges/text block. Binding is tight and sturdy. Twelve beautiful and sensuous full-page illustrations by the author included. 7.5 x 4.5 inches; 96 pages. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (1960s: Peter Pauper Press) is also in very good condition, with a mystical starry and floral decorative cover invoking its Persian origins. The interior pages are also highly decorated, with floral motifs surrounding poetry verses. Stunning woodblock prints in black and gold by artist Jeff Hill illustrate the poems, uniting Midcentury Modernism, the13th-century mysticism of the original author, and the Victorian sensibilities of translator Edward Fitzgerald. Interior pages have a little age spotting visible in photos, but text and illustrations are not affected. 5.5 x 4.25 inches; unpaginated. Beautiful Bookshelf items for Boho, Midcentury, Moody, Eclectic esthetics! Great gift for tortured or untortured poets. Shipped quickly and securely. Questions and offers are welcome!