One of 20 hors-commerce copies, with an original drawing of Oscar Wilde in jail by the illustrator. Quarto. Loose gatherings in original paper wrappers, as issued. Text in English and French. Housed in the publisher’s chemise and slipcase.
With: The original prospectus, containing the colophon, and specimen pages and illustrations. A little wear to the slipcase, but the contents in excellent condition.
One of just 20 hors-commerce copies, with an original drawing of Oscar Wilde by the book’s illustrator. These rare hors-commerce copies were reserved the for work’s contributors as well as for presentation by the artist and publisher.
Ballade De La Geole De Reading (With Original Illustration of Wilde)
Author
Oscar Wilde; Tavy Notton
Publisher
Paris: Editions De L’Odeon
Date
[1951]