WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). The Picture of Dorian Gray. London: Ward, Lock & Co., 1891. 4° (217 x 180mm). Half-title and title with decorative lettering designed by Charles Ricketts, greyish-green endpapers. (Occasional light marking, uncut edges lightly dust-soiled.) Original parchment-paper-backed rough grey bevelled boards, front cover gilt-stamped with title and repeated stylized butterfly devices designed by Charles Ricketts, top edge gilt, others uncut (worn with backstrip lacking). Provenance: [John Fothergill, by direct descent (see our sale of Valuable Printed Books, 8th June 2011, lots 68-69 for more details)].