Description: A House of Pomegranatesby Oscar WildeIllustrated by Jessie M. KingMethuen and Co. Ltd, 1915First American Edition, First Printing of this illustrated edition by KingRed cloth with Gold Gilt designsIllustrated b Jessie M. King who worked during the same period as Rackham and Dulac. This publication is considered her best work and the best of this early Wilde book.This book has a gilted top edge, the side edges are deckled (rough cut).There is some minor chipping to the front and back covers, some discoloring to bottom of back cover.Discoloration to the end papers, foxing throughout the book, but NOT on the illustrations.All 16 illustrations are bright and clean.16 beautiful illustrations have been tipped in. Notice the photos showing the illustrations.Spine is tight. Book has been covered in mylar for protections for many years.No writing, no bookplates, no added marks of any kind in this book.This is a very nice copy of Wilde's 1915 edition. All proceeds of this sale benefit the Yachats Public Library. Please see the photos to ensure that the condition of this item meets with your approval before bidding.
Price: 485 USD
Location: Yachats, Oregon
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Signed: No
Publisher: Methuen and Co. Ltd.
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Modified Item: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1915
Language: English
Illustrator: Jessie M. King
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Oscar Wilde
Region: Europe
Personalized: No
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States