Item #393142 The ballad of Reading Gaol. Oscar Wilde.

The ballad of Reading Gaol

1944, 1944 edition. London : Unicorn Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Previous owner's signature to front pastedown. Item #393142

Physical description: 32 p. ; 19 cm. Notes: The Ballad of Reading Gaol was first published by Leonard Smithers in 1898. This edition was printed in 1944 and reprinted twice in 1945. Subjects: County Gaol & House of Correction (Reading, England); Poetry; Ballads; 19th century literature.

Price: €75.00

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