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Oscar Wilde, 1891
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde, 1891
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). The Picture of Dorian Gray. London: Ward Lock and Co., 1891.
A lovely copy of the first edition of Wilde's only novel, the story of a decadent young man who trades his soul for eternal youth and beauty. It was published first in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890 before being expanded and published in book form in 1891. The story was heavily edited at various stages in its publication history to remove queer content which offended British sensibilities (and the law). Even bowdlerized, the book was used against Wilde at his trials, eventually resulting in a prison sentence for "gross indecency."
Octavo. Original parchment-backed boards, ads uncut, deckle edges (a little finger soiling, a little wear to extremities); custom box.
Oscar Wilde, 1891
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). The Picture of Dorian Gray. London: Ward Lock and Co., 1891.
A lovely copy of the first edition of Wilde's only novel, the story of a decadent young man who trades his soul for eternal youth and beauty. It was published first in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890 before being expanded and published in book form in 1891. The story was heavily edited at various stages in its publication history to remove queer content which offended British sensibilities (and the law). Even bowdlerized, the book was used against Wilde at his trials, eventually resulting in a prison sentence for "gross indecency."
Octavo. Original parchment-backed boards, ads uncut, deckle edges (a little finger soiling, a little wear to extremities); custom box.
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