The Picture of Dorian Gray

Wilde, Oscar

Published by Ward, Locke, & Co., London, 1891

About this Item

Deep forest green morocco, gilt decorated spine and gilt-ruled boards; marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, binding near fine. No fading or browning to the spine. The color is uniform and the morocco boards are completely fresh and flexible. Contents near fine, the entire text with only a few faint spots, no paper tears or folds at all. Small 4to, one of 250 signed copies on watermarked Van Gelder laid handmade paper. Advertised in The Athenaeum on 16 May 1891 as the Edition de Luxe, and just so. A real highspot of the era. Previously sold at Christie's London, April 19, 1991. A marvelous copy of a great book. Price is net to all. Seller Inventory # 6204

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Publisher: Ward, Locke, & Co., London

Publication Date: 1891

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.