The Importance of Being Earnest

Wilde, Oscar.

Verlag: Leonard Smithers, 1899

Beschreibung

First Edition. First Printing. This is the first impression, which was limited to 1,000 copies. This original binding is bound in pale salmon cloth with gilt leaf stamping to panels. The cloth has wear at the extremities, rubbing and minor fraying. The corners are bumped and the spine ends are softened. There is what seems to be a stain from a glass on the bottom of the front board, and there is a very small burn mark to the back board near the spine. The pages are crisp and flat, having browned just slightly with age. The front inside cover is inscribed, "To La Belle Francaise 'Baby'" from "T--L--Y." (After extensive research, I think T-L-Y might be someone who was involved with the English or American theater scene in the 1940's or '50's.) There is a small contemporary note right above it, marked "Feb. 1901." Other than those two markings, the interior of the book is untouched and in wonderful condition. Overall, a lovely copy of this rare book in collector's condition. Trades and offers considered. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-5144204774

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Importance of Being Earnest

Verlag: Leonard Smithers

Erscheinungsdatum: 1899

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition