The Ballad of Reading Gaol Oscar Wilde Heritage Press Hardcover w/ Slipcase
$ 21.12
Description
The Ballad of Reading Gaol Oscar Wilde Heritage Press Hardcover w/ Slipcase. The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde, published in 1940 with an introduction by Burton Rascoe and lithographs by Zhenya Gay. Beautifully printed on quality paper and bound in decorative boards with gilt spine lettering. The Ballad of Reading Gaol — Heritage Press Edition (1940) — Illustrated — Slipcase Attractive Heritage Press edition of The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde, published in 1940 with an introduction by Burton Rascoe and lithographs by Zhenya Gay. Beautifully printed on quality paper and bound in decorative boards with gilt spine lettering. Includes the original publisher’s slipcase. Condition: Very Good+ in Good Slipcase Book: Binding tight and square Boards clean and well-preserved with only light handling wear Gilt spine lettering bright Interior clean and bright throughout No writing or markings observed Lithographs sharp and well-presented Slipcase: Structurally sound Noticeable edge wear and rubbing Small bumps and fraying at corners General shelf wear consistent with age Details: The Heritage Press, New York, 1940 Introduction by Burton Rascoe Illustrated with lithographs by Zhenya Gay Includes original slipcase Notes: A handsome mid-century fine press-style edition of one of Wilde’s most powerful works. Heritage Press editions are known for their quality production and remain popular with collectors and readers alike.
