The Short Stories of Oscar Wilde
by Oscar Wilde
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- VG+
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Burlington, Vt.: Limited Editions Club, 1968. 313 pp. Hardcover. James Hill (illustrator). Small quarto (7-3/4" x 10-1/8") bound in full red silk cloth. With an introduction by Robert Gorham Davis and 12 full-page and 2 double-spread color reproductions of paintings by James Hill. In red slipcase with gilt lettering on spine. Copy #212 of 1500 SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page. Both slipcase and book in very good condition - minor uneven fading on spine of book and gilt lettering slightly worn. Spine straight, binding tight, pages not toned. Illustrations vibrant. Slipcase sturdy with minor fading at extremities. A collection of often fantastical short stories, many of which investigate social themes. . Signed by Illustrator James Hill. 1st Thus. Hardcover. VG+. Illus. by James Hill. Large 8vo.
Synopsis
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde, better known as Oscar Wilde is best known for "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and his play, "The Importance of Being Earnest."
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 033113
- Title
- The Short Stories of Oscar Wilde
- Author
- Oscar Wilde
- Illustrator
- James Hill
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Edition
- 1st Thus
- Publisher
- Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- Burlington, Vt.
- Date Published
- 1968
- Keywords
- Oscar Wilde, Short Stories, Special Editions, James Hill, James Hill Signature, Illusrated
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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