OSCAR WILDE (1854 1900) Ballade de la geole de Reading par

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OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900)

Ballade de la geole de Reading par C33.

Translated and preface by Henry-D. Davray. 28 black and sepia woodcuts by Jean-Gabriel Daragnes. 8vo, handsome custom binding by Louise Levèque of polished black calf with gilt-lettered spine and design of skylight from Wilde's prison cell on front cover stamped in blind and gold; metallic paper endleaves; matching slipcase. Paris, Pichon, 1918.

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one of 100 copies on japon imperial and in a beautiful custom art binding by levèque. This copy numbered 150. From the library Louis Michaud, with his bookplate and library catalogue label.