Oscar Wilde, Charles Ricketts / A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES 1st Edition 1891

Description: Among The Finest Designs Of RickettsA HOUSE OF POMEGRANATESBy Oscar Wilde1891First edition of this famous book of fairy tales by Wilde, magnificently illustrated with designs by Charles Ricketts and plates by Ricketts's partner Charles Shannon.Very good plus to near fine. An important children's book by a three great artists of the Aesthetic movement in England. Ricketts and Shannon were a couple who also worked together at their Vale Press. Printed in an edition of 1000 copies on high quality paper; due to damage of the printing plates, the plates in all copies of this book appear faded (see Muir). The stories include "The Young King," "The Birthday of the Infanta," "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The Star Child." The text block evidences none of the foxing that typically afflicts this title: a beautiful copy.Read more: Muir, Victorian Illustrated Books, 191; Fantastic Illus. & Design in Britain: RISD pp. 85-6; Wick #6. London: James Osgood McIlvaine, 1891. Quarto. 8.5'' x 7''. Quarter green cloth, and decorative cloth boards. Cover design, title page, pictorial endpapers, and textual ornaments by Ricketts; 4 plates illustrated by Shannon. 158 pages. Housed in cloth-backed marbled paper custom box. Small bookplate on front pastedown. Hinges neatly repaired. Only light soiling to board edges, with a bit of toning to spine. Text block free from foxing. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 3465 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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