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First edition, later issue, in plain blue cloth. Complete with the scare dust wrapper. Edges lightly rubbed with minor loss to head and foot of spine. Contents clean and unmarked, title page a bit browned. Seller Inventory # 003356
Title: The Life of Oscar Wilde
Publisher: T. Werner Laurie, London
Publication Date: 1906
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 470 pages. Some wear to the edges, the spine is splitting. Bookplate inside; pages tanned; a reading copy of an old book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 222402. Seller Inventory # 222402
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Valley Books, AMHERST, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition from English Plates. Printed by the Riverside Press Ltd. Edinborough. Blue clothing binding with paper spine label. Top Edge gilt, others untrimmed. 470pp. Illustrated with portraits, facsimile letters, and other documents. Includes Bibliography, Appendiz and index. Slight wear. Phoos on reqeust Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 086284
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 470 pages. Some soiling and wear to the covers; cracking front hinge; pages yellowed; a good reading copy of an old book overall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 222392. Seller Inventory # 222392
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Boards show some signs of bowing. Minimal shelfwear. Minimal, but noticable fading due to exposure to sunlight. Small wrinkles in the cover. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123735335
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
3rd edition. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked vellum over boards. Stained boards, spine partially detached. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Provenance: Bookplate of Dudley Alfred Elwes. Physical description: xvi, 403, 1 unnumbered page, illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliography. Subjects: Wilde, Oscar 1854-1900; Biography; Irish Authors. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 423393
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This biography offers a detailed portrayal of Oscar Wilde's life, exploring his extraordinary gifts and tragic downfall. It challenges common misconceptions about his birthdate and ancestry, presenting accurate historical accounts. The book provides insights into his distinguished lineage, examining the influence of his parents, including his mother's literary talents and his father's renowned surgical skills. Exploring the complex relationship between Wilde and his mother, the author argues that her strong personality and unconventional views may have contributed to his unconventional behaviors. The book presents a compelling narrative of Wilde's early successes, artistic pursuits, and the events leading to his imprisonment. It delves into the complexities of his character, highlighting the profound impact of heredity, environmental influences, and personal choices on his life. This biography offers a nuanced understanding of one of the most intriguing literary figures in history, revealing the factors that shaped his genius and the circumstances that led to his tragic demise. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331005667_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.65. Seller Inventory # G1016395949I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781443761451
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781019230145
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331005667
Quantity: 15 available