Oscar Wilde / Robert Fonta - Ballade de la Geôle de Reading [num. 12/110 sur vélin de rives] - 1951
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Ballade de la Geôle de Reading by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Robert Fonta, an illustrated edition published in 1951 with 80 pages.
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Bibliophile edition, limited print run, created for the fiftieth anniversary of Oscar Wilde's death, illustrated with 13 original etchings outside the text, on serpentine paper, by Robert Fonta, including the frontispiece; and 2 engraved vignettes.
Print run of 110 numbered copies on Rives vellum, reserved for Members of the 'Société des Bibliophiles et Graveurs d'Aujourd'hui'. This one, No. 12, printed for Jean Ribault-Menetière.
In sheets, with a padded cover, rigid folder, and cardboard publisher's case. Title in red on the back of the folder.
Condition: minor scuffs on the case and back of the watch, slightly soiled; cover and interior impeccable. Very beautiful specimen.
The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a long poem written by Oscar Wilde during his exile in France, in Berneval-le-Grand, near Dieppe, after being released from Reading prison in May 1897. It was first published by Leonard Smithers in 1898, without Wilde's name appearing on it.
Oscar Wilde / Robert Fonta
Ballad of the Reading Jail [No. 12/110 on vellum of rives]
[Paris], Bibliophiles and engravers of today, 1951
in-4 (29 x 20.5 cm); 80pp. 1f.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateBibliophile edition, limited print run, created for the fiftieth anniversary of Oscar Wilde's death, illustrated with 13 original etchings outside the text, on serpentine paper, by Robert Fonta, including the frontispiece; and 2 engraved vignettes.
Print run of 110 numbered copies on Rives vellum, reserved for Members of the 'Société des Bibliophiles et Graveurs d'Aujourd'hui'. This one, No. 12, printed for Jean Ribault-Menetière.
In sheets, with a padded cover, rigid folder, and cardboard publisher's case. Title in red on the back of the folder.
Condition: minor scuffs on the case and back of the watch, slightly soiled; cover and interior impeccable. Very beautiful specimen.
The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a long poem written by Oscar Wilde during his exile in France, in Berneval-le-Grand, near Dieppe, after being released from Reading prison in May 1897. It was first published by Leonard Smithers in 1898, without Wilde's name appearing on it.
Oscar Wilde / Robert Fonta
Ballad of the Reading Jail [No. 12/110 on vellum of rives]
[Paris], Bibliophiles and engravers of today, 1951
in-4 (29 x 20.5 cm); 80pp. 1f.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
Ballade de la Geôle de Reading [num. 12/110 sur vélin de rives]
Author/ Illustrator
Oscar Wilde / Robert Fonta
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1951
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
No
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
80
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