Oscar Wilde and the yellow 'nineties [Oscar Wilde -- Speranza -- The student -- The aesthete tries his wings -- Lily of love, pure inviolate -- A most intense young man -- The sunflower comes to America -- The lecturing Ossian -- In the gown of Balzac -- Constance -- Wilde and the butterfly -- Part two: And the yellow 'nineties -- On the threshold of the 'nineties -- Dorian Gray -- The lost generation -- The higher philosophy -- Success -- Enter the Marquis of Queensberry -- The green carnation -- The yellow book and The savoy -- The Marquis leaves a card -- The booby trap -- Morality versus art -- The love that dare not speak its name -- The trap shuts down -- De profundis -- The ballad of Reading Gaol -- In the circle of the Boulevards]

Biblio’s Book Conditions

• As New
  The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as when it was first newly published.
• Fine (F)
  A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the crispness of an uncirculated, unopened volume.
• Near Fine (NrFine or NF)
  Almost perfect, but not quite fine. Any defect outside of shelf-wear should be noted.
• Very Good (VG)
  A used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Very good items should not have writing or highlighting.
• Good (G or Gd.)
  The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. ‘Good’ items often include writing and highlighting and may be ex-library. Any defects should be noted. The oft-repeated aphorism in the book collecting world is “good isn’t very good.”
• Fair
  It is best to assume that a “fair” book is in rough shape but still readable.
• Poor (P)
  A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Any missing pages must be specifically noted.