Wilde, Oscar

The Ballad of Reading Gaol. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1928, plates by John Vassos, original boards, dust-jacket; with 1930 edition of same, the two preserved in case and card slipcase; [another edition] The Old Stile Press, Monmouth, 1994, wood-engravings by Garrick Palmer, limited to 225 copies numbered and signed by the artist, original stiff wrappers, slipcase; [edition in French] Paris: Librairie Marceau, 1942, translated by Henry-D. Davray, illustrations by Dignimont, one of 21 copies on vélin d'Arches with a suite of original watercolours bound in, three-quarter crushed morocco gilt, decorated covers and endpapers; another issue of the same edition, one of 1,000 copies on vélin d'Arches, rebound in three-quarter morocco; 4to (4)

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."