WILDE, O. THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, 1891, RIVIERE BINDING

8vo, FIRST EDITION, "EDITION DE LUXE", NO.155 OF 250 COPIES ON VAN GELDER PAPER SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, designs by Ricketts, later crushed navy blue morocco by Bayntun-Riviere, original grey boards with Ricketts butterfly designs laid down on paste-downs, top edge gilt, other edges uncut, a touch of browning to edges of endpapers, very occasional light spotting

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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."

This large paper edition was published three months after the trade edition which had appeared in April 1891.