Oscar Wilde; Jessie M. King - A House of Pomegranates - 1891-1905
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A House of Pomegranates, illustrated edition by Oscar Wilde with Jessie M. King, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd in 1915, Crown Quarto hardback in dark blue cloth with gilt decoration, 164 pages, in English.
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Title: A House of Pomegranates (Una casa de granadas)
Author: Oscar Wilde
Illustrator: Jessie M. King (Renowned artist of the Glasgow School and the Art Nouveau movement)
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd., London
Year of Publication: 1915 (Sixth edition overall / First Edition Thus, Illustrated by Jessie M. King)
Format: Crown Quarto (4to), original dark blue cloth binding with gilt-stamped decorative designs.
Key Highlights
Legendary Collector's Edition: This volume marks the very first appearance of Jessie M. King’s celebrated illustrative work for Wilde's fairy tales, widely recognized as a masterpiece of early 20th-century Art Nouveau book design.
Complete Art Gallery: Features the iconic illustrated title page, custom decorative initials, and the complete set of 16 vibrant full-color plates, beautifully tipped-in on heavy stock paper.
Condition of Illustrations: The internal pictorial elements are exceptionally clean and bright. The distinctive Glasgow School color palette (soft pastels, greens, and purples) retains its original brilliance, with excellent page margins throughout.
Market Appeal: A highly sought-after volume of superb historical and aesthetic value, making it a cornerstone piece for collectors of Oscar Wilde's oeuvre and Golden Age illustrated literature.
Title: A House of Pomegranates (Una casa de granadas)
Author: Oscar Wilde
Illustrator: Jessie M. King (Renowned artist of the Glasgow School and the Art Nouveau movement)
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd., London
Year of Publication: 1915 (Sixth edition overall / First Edition Thus, Illustrated by Jessie M. King)
Format: Crown Quarto (4to), original dark blue cloth binding with gilt-stamped decorative designs.
Key Highlights
Legendary Collector's Edition: This volume marks the very first appearance of Jessie M. King’s celebrated illustrative work for Wilde's fairy tales, widely recognized as a masterpiece of early 20th-century Art Nouveau book design.
Complete Art Gallery: Features the iconic illustrated title page, custom decorative initials, and the complete set of 16 vibrant full-color plates, beautifully tipped-in on heavy stock paper.
Condition of Illustrations: The internal pictorial elements are exceptionally clean and bright. The distinctive Glasgow School color palette (soft pastels, greens, and purples) retains its original brilliance, with excellent page margins throughout.
Market Appeal: A highly sought-after volume of superb historical and aesthetic value, making it a cornerstone piece for collectors of Oscar Wilde's oeuvre and Golden Age illustrated literature.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
A House of Pomegranates
Author/ Illustrator
Oscar Wilde; Jessie M. King
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1891
Publication year youngest item
1905
Height
26 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Methuen and Co. Ltd
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
164
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