(WILDE OSCAR) Ellmann Richard; and Fanto R The Oscar Wilde P

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(WILDE, OSCAR.) Ellmann, Richard; and Fanto, R. The Oscar Wilde Playing Cards. Book and two decks of playing cards containing themes and motifs from Wilde's life. Book is 8vo, accordion fold, cloth covers with pictorial paper onlay, cards unopened; both laid into gilt-stamped cloth box with wooden dividers; paper box. Monte Carlo, 1986

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number 24 of 97 copies signed by ellmann and fanto, from a total edition of 537. Three suits are based upon his writings: Hearts are Instigations, Clubs are Images, Diamonds are Complications; Spades are Happenings in his life. The witty drawings by Fanto accompany the intricate schemes by Wilde biographer Ellmann.