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1891260London: Ward Lock & Co 1891. First Edition. First printing without Bowden's name added to the title page imprint the Preface with Wilde's name at the end in larger bolder type and with "nd" for "and" beginning the eighth line from the bottom on page 208. The error was corrected for the second printing which included the 250 signed copies of the limited edition—copies that in addition to being the second issue are literally the second printing. This trade edition is not only earlier than the limited but when it has its dust jacket many times rarer. Original white vellum parchment-backed boards former owner's neat name to endpaper spine slightly faded from light not dust else near fine in the rare dust jacket with small tears and chips to the spine tips and corners neatly repaired a bit short an irregularity with nineteenth-century hand-trimmed jackets but a charismatic jacket still—integral clean and one to be owned with pride. An unequivocal Victorian classic as great a short novel as has ever been written and copies in dustjacket must have been dumped in the Bermuda Triangle because they never show up at auction or in the trade. Full morocco case. Wilde was from that atypical minority of great men those who do not remind us of anyone else. He wrote the best comedies since Shakespeare mastered paradox and was the reigning wit of the 1890s but he became a victim when society forgot that the mouse should never be a juror at the cat’s trial. Dorian Gray was his only novel and why not When you write one like this one is sufficient. It’s undeniably a modern Gothic and a self-evident Victorian classic unique in the delicacy of its grim and melancholy metaphor and it continues to maintain it’s appeal even in our 21st century. Ward Lock & Co unknown
1899291407London: Smithers 1899. First. hardcover. very good. 151 pages. 8vo original lavender cloth; spine faded; cloth lightly bubbled. London: Leonard Smithers 1899. First Edition.<br/><br/> A very good copy of Wilde's "last and greatest play". One of 1000 copies unnumbered as is often the case. Preliminary pages lightly foxed.<br/><br/> Smithers unknown books
1899268506London: Smithers 1899. First. hardcover. very good-. 151 pages. 8vo original lavender cloth; slight lean spine faded. London: Leonard Smithers 1899. First Edition.<br/><br/> A very good copy of Wilde's "last and greatest play". Number 117 of 1000 copies. Early faint ownership signature on flyleaf. End-leaves are browned but he interior is clean & fine.<br/><br/> Smithers unknown books
1899110755London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. Signed limited large-paper edition of the author's masterpiece number 68 of 100 copies signed by Oscar Wilde on the limitation page. Octavo original pale purple cloth gilt titles to the spine gilt floral motifs from designs by Charles Shannon on spine and covers edges untrimmed. Presentation copy with an autograph letter signed by the third and final wife of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill actress Carlotta Monterey O'Neill to stage actor Harrison K. Ford laid in which reads "To Harrison Ford Do hope you will enjoy this!- All good wishes Carlotta Monterey O'Neill Dec 6th 31 1095 Park Ave.-" From the library of Harrison K. Ford with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. In near fine condition. An exceptional example with noted provenance. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Contemporary reviews all praised the play's humour though some were cautious about its explicit lack of social messages while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Wilde's artistic career so far. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play. The successful opening night marked the climax of Wilde's career but also heralded his downfall. The Marquess of Queensberry whose son Lord Alfred Douglas was Wilde's lover planned to present the writer with a bouquet of rotten vegetables and disrupt the show. Wilde was tipped off and Queensberry was refused admission. Soon afterwards their feud came to a climax in court where Wilde's homosexual double life was revealed to the Victorian public and he was eventually sentenced to imprisonment. His notoriety caused the play despite its early success to be closed after 86 performances. After his release he published the play from exile in Paris but he wrote no further comic or dramatic work. Leonard Smithers and Co hardcover books
189927574London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. First Edition. Limited to 1000 copies of which this is no. 241. Small quarto 21.75cm.; light red-brown gilt-stamped cloth with designs by Charles Shannon; 16151pp. Spine a bit cocked and darkened as are extremities to a lesser extent two small white spots to rear cover; textblock near fine. Very Good overall. MASON 381. Leonard Smithers and Co unknown books
189923048ELondon: Leonard Smithers & Co 1899. First Edition. Number 298 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. Square quarto. Bound in original lavender cloth with gilt lettering at the spine and gilt decorative designs by Charles Shannon at the outer edges of the boards and the spine. A lovely copy with a trace of foxing a minor bump to the top corner of the front board some slight browning to the endpapers and very minor edgewear. From the library of Harpo Marx the great clown of the Marx Brothers comedy team and his wife actress Susan Fleming Marx former member of the Ziegfeld Follies and star of early talking films like Million Dollar Legs with W.C. Fields. With a charming bookplate illustrated by Susan Marx with a drawing of Harpo in his comic character which reads: “FROM THE LIBRARY OF HARPO & SUSAN MARX.†Leonard Smithers & Co hardcover books
1899OW055London: Leonard Smithers and Co. 1899 First edition first printing one of 1000 copies. Publisher' pale lavender cloth with decorative leaf designs lettered in gilt to spine fore and bottom edges of text block untrimmed. A very good copy some light rubbing to the extremities some fraying to the lower corner light foxing to the first several leaves and a former owner signature to the front endpaper. Mason 381. Widely considered Wilde's masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest is a three act play that was first performed in London at the St. James Theatre on February 14 1895 under the direction of Mr. George Alexander. A satire on Victorian social obligations the play features two protagonists John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff both of whom use alternate identities to lead separate lives in the country and the city. Although the first performance was decidedly successful The Importance of Being Earnest was closed after only 86 shows due to the negative publicity surrounding Wilde's controversial lawsuit with The Marquess of Queensberry. Wilde moved to Paris after his reputation was tarnished and ceased writing dramas making The Importance of Being Earnest his final play. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. London: Leonard Smithers and Co. hardcover books
1899140940300London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. Signed Limited First Edition. Near Fine. Signed limited first edition. xii 152 pp. Bound in publisher's original pale lavender cloth with gilt spine lettering and decorations by Charles Shannon. Copy number 82 of 100 large paper copies signed by Oscar Wilde with a flourish. Near Fine with subtle sunning several barely discernible spots to cloth short bubble to rear cloth. Typical offsetting to endpapers and a 5" tear to the rear endpaper. Contents bright and fresh. A beautiful copy. Wilde's masterpiece which opened to wide acclaim at the St. James's Theatre London on February 14 1895. It was withdrawn after 86 performances following his arrest and imprisonment on charges of gross indecency as a consequence of his failed libel suit against Lord Queensbury the father of Wilde's homosexual lover Lord Alfred Douglas. He was outed as gay a disgrace in Victorian society and the play was not published in any form until the present edition following his release from prison. It has been hailed as an exemplary farce called by poet W.H. Auden "a pure verbal opera. Leonard Smithers and Co unknown books
1899150425002London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. First Edition. Very Good. First Edition one of 1000 copies though this copy is not numbered. In Very Good condition. Bumping to corners and wear at extremities. Soiling to cloth. Previous owner name and date to front free end paper. Toning to pages. A handsome copy. Leonard Smithers and Co unknown books
1899355490724400London 1899. First Edition. Hard Cover. London: Leonard Smithers 1899. First Edition. First Printing. This is the first impression which was limited to 1000 copies this being # 33. Publisher's original pale salmon binding with gilt leaf stamping to panels. 152 pages. This copy is about VG with the usual slight fading to the gilt leaf. Boards clean and tidy with no noteworthy issues. There is a book-plate to the front paste-down of "Richard Buckle". No previous owner inscriptions. The spine has been sympathetically and skilfully re-backed in brown morocco with the title and author in gilt with leaf stamps blind-stamped in three places. The interior of the book is clean tidy and tightly bound with minor foxing to several pages. Photographs/scans available upon request. hardcover
1899182434London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. An unusual binding First edition number 373 of 1000 copies. This copy is in a contemporary vellum binding in a style that was popular at the end of the nineteenth century similar to those produced by both the Kelmscott Press and the Riccardi Press. This copy was part of the standard issue in cloth; a further 100 signed large paper copies and 12 signed copies on japon were produced. Wilde's last play opened to great acclaim on Valentine's Day 1895 but was withdrawn after Wilde's failed libel suit against Lord Queensbury led to his arrest in April of that year. The play was not published in book form until February 1899 after Wilde's release from prison. Quarto 210 x 155 mm. Contemporary limp vellum spine lettered in gilt green silk ties top edge gilt others untrimmed. Natural variation to vellum light foxing mostly to edges. A very good copy. Mason 381. hardcover
1899186847London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. Wilde's greatest play in the original cloth First edition out of series from an issue of 1000 numbered copies. Wilde's last play opened to great acclaim on Valentine's Day 1895 but was withdrawn after Wilde's failed libel suit against Lord Queensbury led to his arrest in April of that year. It was not published in book form until February 1899 after Wilde's release from prison. The play was published in a standard issue of 1000 unsigned copies 100 signed large paper copies and 12 signed copies on japon. Quarto. Original pink cloth spine lettered in gilt stylised leaf motifs by Charles Shannon in gilt to spine and covers edges uncut and untrimmed. Spine toned and a little bumped nick to head of spine occasional foxing mostly to outer leaves. A very good copy. Mason 381. hardcover
1899140949181London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition first printing. One of 1000 copies unnumbered. xvi 152 pp. printed on laid paper. Bound in publisher's lavender cloth with gilt spine lettering and decorations by Charles Shannon. Near Fine with sunning to spine and extremities and fading to spine gilt light soiling and scattered foxing to cloth light rubbing to extremities and slight bumping to lower corners. Binding starting at p. 105 offsetting to front endsheet bookplate to front pastedown. A very nice copy from the library of the American naval officer and book collector Charles John Muto. Mason 381.<br /> <br /> <p>The first edition of the most delightful play in the English language. Wilde's last play opened on Valentine's Day 1895 to almost unanimous praise. Two weeks later he received a card at his club accusing him of sodomy to which he responded with an ill-judged libel lawsuit that led to his downfall and imprisonment. By the time this book was published by Leonard Smithers one of his few remaining friends Wilde was dying in Paris his health broken by Reading Gaol. There are now statues to him in London and Dublin. Leonard Smithers and Co unknown
18991411385London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. First Trade Edition Limited #208/1000. Hardcover. Octavo 151 pages. In Good plus condition. Bound in publisher's pale purple cloth with gilt leaves to boards gilt lettering to spine. Fading to spine and boards. Some general shelfwear. Chipping to head and tail of spine. Bumping to corners and extremities. Spine cocked. Front pastedown with glue stains from a removed bookplate. Front free endpaper with bookplate. Shelved showcase. 'The Importance of Being Earnest' was a success on stage when it opened in 1895 but closed after 86 performances due to Wilde's arrest. It is generaly considered one of his best works. This Trade edition was published in 1899 after he was released from Reading Gaol and residing in France. He died the following year. 1411385. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Leonard Smithers and Co hardcover
1899140940300London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899. Signed Limited First Edition. Near Fine. Signed limited first edition. xii 152 pp. Bound in publisher's original pale lavender cloth with gilt spine lettering and decorations by Charles Shannon. Copy number 82 of 100 large paper copies signed by Oscar Wilde with a flourish. Near Fine with subtle sunning several barely discernible spots to cloth short bubble to rear cloth. Typical offsetting to endpapers and a 5" tear to the rear endpaper. Contents bright and fresh. A beautiful copy.<br /> <br /> <p>Wilde's masterpiece which opened to wide acclaim at the St. James's Theatre London on February 14 1895. It was withdrawn after 86 performances following his arrest and imprisonment on charges of gross indecency as a consequence of his failed libel suit against Lord Queensbury the father of Wilde's homosexual lover Lord Alfred Douglas. He was outed as gay a disgrace in Victorian society and the play was not published in any form until the present edition following his release from prison. It has been hailed as an exemplary farce called by poet W.H. Auden "a pure verbal opera. Leonard Smithers and Co unknown
1895015568: Samuel FRENCH 1895. Hardcover. Good. B00K: Good/Fair/ 1895 . B00K: Good/Fair/ $3670.15 Reduced from. the IMPORTANCE of BEING EARNEST. a Trivial Comedy for Serious People. WILDE Oscar Samuel FRENCH 1895 First Date Played At St. James's Theatre UnStated Edition Small H/c Sun Browning On A Green Cloth Spine With No Title Small Sized Hard Cover B00K: Good/Fair/ Shelf Edge And Corner Wear. 52 Numbered Pages Browning From Aging In Delicate Condition. Spine Separating In Front And Towards Rear. Still Attached. Some Notations Throughout. Title Appears To Be Hand Written On Front Cover In Black Ink. D/j: None. No Odors No Writing No Names No Stains No Book Plate Not X~Library. = Description Applies To This B00K Only Which Is A Historically Significant Treasure From The Past Hard To Find Will Be Packaged And Shipped = Carefully To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection Or As A Gift For The Discriminating Reader / Collector/. WORLD WIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE. <br/> <br/> Samuel FRENCH hardcover
1899022513LONDON : Leonard SMITHERS and Co. 1899. Not Stated . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Leonard SMITHERS and Co. B00K: Very G00D/ 1899 . B00K: Very G00D/ $3985.O3 Reduced from. the IMP0RTANCE of BEING EARNEST: a TRIVIAL C0MEDY for SERI0US PE0PLE by the Author of Lady Windermere's Fan. WILDE 0scar Leonard SMITHERS and Co. 1899 There is no limited or edition statement. H/c Brown Top And Balance Of Tan Spine With Title And Design In Polished Gold Letters Hard Cover B00K: Very G00D/ Shelf Edge And Corner Wear. 151 Numbered Pages Printed On Tan Paper Browning And Spotting From Aging In Very Good/ Condition Clean And Tight To The Spine Slight Wear. The Exterior Covering Of The Boards Are Not Decorated. D/j: None. = Description Applies To This B00K Only Which Is A Historically Significant Treasure From The Past Hard To Find Will Be Packaged And Shipped = Carefully To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection Or As A Gift For The Discriminating Reader / Collector/. = WORLD WIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE. <br/> <br/> Leonard SMITHERS and Co. hardcover
1888PB-0034<p>Signed first edition of Oscar Wilde's incredibly scarce "The Happy Prince and Other Tales." David Nutt publisher. Ballantyne Press. Quarto handmade paper. Original boards in Japanese vellum. Limited edition number 14 of 75 signed by both Oscar Wilde and publisher David Nutt. Publication date: 1888. Stunning illustrations: front cover design in red ink by Jacob Hood as well as head and tailpiece vignettes. Plates by Walter Crane. No dust jacket as issued.</p><p>Published before well before Wilde's incarceration and trial and before his best known works such as "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest". The fairy tales written for his children originally include "The Happy Prince" "The Nightingale and the Rose" "The Selfish Giant" "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket."</p><p>Evidence of previous tape repair on spine exterior and front and rear boards with chipping and loss on spine. Interior tape repair on inner hinge and evidence of what appears to be a hastily removed book plate on front pastedown. Light soot or dirt smudging on portion of title page. Interior pages are good. This volume is scarce in any condition but remains an excellent candidate for rebinding or external repairs and is priced accordingly. More photos available on request.</p> David Nutt hardcover
1889042502London: David Nutt 1889. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. small quarto. Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood. prior owner inscriptions to flyleaf binding grubby wear to head of spine very slight toning to end papers. David Nutt hardcover
1888170816London: David Nutt 1888. If you want a red rose. you must build it out of music by moonlight and stain it with your own heart's-blood First edition of Wilde's first and best-known collection of children's stories including "The Selfish Giant" "The Nightingale and the Rose" "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket". Wilde's "reputation as an author dated from the publication of the Happy Prince and Other Tales in London in May 1888. The Athenaeum compared him to Hans Christian Andersen and Pater wrote to say that 'The Selfish Giant' was 'perfect in its kind' and the whole book written in 'pure English' - a wonderful compliment" Ellmann p. 282. Small quarto. Frontispiece with tissue guard and 2 plates by Walter Crane 12 head- and tailpieces by Jacomb Hood. Original cream paper-covered boards spine lettered in black front cover lettered in red with vignette design in black and publisher's device in red. Head of spine lightly worn boards rubbed a couple of bumps to extremities short split to front inner hinge endpapers and outer leaves lightly foxed contents otherwise clean and unmarked. A very good copy of this fragile production. Mason 313 "1000 copies". Richard Ellmann Oscar Wilde 1987. hardcover
1899127644David Nutt 1899. Hardcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. 1899 David Nutt second edition illustrated by Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood including tissue guarded frontis. Tight binding ownership ink to front paste down. Illustrated front board shows water spots. Please email for photos. David Nutt hardcover
1889111349David Nutt. London. 1889. David Nutt. London. 1889. Second edition. There were only 1000 copies of the first edition published in 1888. Printed cream paper covered boards. soiled and rubbed lacks spine. Endpapers browned inner hinge visible contents slightly shaken a few margins thumbed. Pages toned. All three plates present but two of them - The Selfish Giant and The Remarkable Rocket coloured in. One headpiece also coloured and another headpiece partially coloured in. The frontis. of The Happy Prince remains untouched. Rear endpapers carelessly opened along top edge not affecting any text. Please contact us for more information. hardcover
1888111490David Nutt 1888-01-01. First Edition. hardcover. Good. 9x6x1. 1888 David Nutt first edition in paper covered boards spine is chipped shows age tone and fox binding is tender.Plate of the Happy Prince loose and laid in. Bookplate to front paste down. F34 Please email for photos. David Nutt hardcover
1890972Boston: Roberts Brothers 1890. Hardcover. Very Good. Illustrated by Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood Very Good condition with water marks and soiling to original gray cloth cover. Interior text as new no markings binding tight Roberts Brothers hardcover
189413013A SIGNED COPY !!! THE GREEN CARNATION Appleton 1894 first American edition second issue with tipped in 1895 title page pencil notations on the end-papers spine just a bit soiled else a very good to very good plus copy of the authors anonymously published first book. Signed by the author on the title page. Rare thus. This book was based on the life of Oscar Wilde and at the time did the author some considerable harm. Appleton unknown
