The Augustan Books of Poetry Second Series, Number Ten: Edward G. Browne (Poems from the Persian)

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Browne, Edward G. (translator); Rumi; Hafiz; Jami; Qabus; Kisa’i; Avicenna; Abu Sa’id; Iraqi; Azraqi; Rashidi; Sa’di of Shiraz et al.. The Augustan Books of Poetry Second Series, Number Ten: Edward G. Browne (Poems from the Persian). London: Ernest Benn Ltd., . First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. Very Good. n.d. (1927-8) 32pp. including printed covers. Written on the front cover is “With good wishes for the New Year – and that we may soon meet – Reg Hallward” Hallward, a glass maker & artist-printer who ran the Woodlands Press was to become a good friend of the recipient, James Guthrie who ran the Pear Tree Press & published Edward Thomas’ first poems. The book comes from Guthrie’s library via that of his great niece, Frances. Covers a little soiled & staples rusty. 0