- 75
Wilde, Oscar.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Three works:
- PAPER
The Ballad of Reading Gaol By C.3.3. Leonard Smithers, 1898, first edition, original white linen backed cinammon cloth, offsetting, some soling to covers; An Ideal Husband. Leonard Smithers and co., 1899, first edition, original light brown-red linen boards, designs in gilt by Charles Shannon on covers and spine, slight wear to covers; A House of Pomegranates. Methuen and Co Ltd., 1915, sixth edition with illustrations by Jessie King, original decorated blue cloth; 8vo and 4to (3)
Provenance
[The Ballad of Reading Gaol:] Holbrook Jackson, bookplate
[An Ideal Husband:] James Frederic Goodhart & Ernest Frederic Goodhart, armorial bookplate
Literature
Mason 371, 385
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."