Description: Salomé by Oscar Wilde Published by the Folio Press and J.M. Dent, 1974. A photolithographic reprint of the 1957 edition with the imprint of The Folio Press and J.M. Dent. Newly translated by Vyvyan Holland, [wood-] engravings by Frank Martin. 208 × 142 × 11 mm. Pp. [1–12] 13–62 [63–64]. Type: Perpetua. Printed in blue and black by Mackay. Bound by J.M. Dent in full blue cloth with a design in gold; pale blue-green endleaves. The illustrations consist of six full-page, and two vignette wood-engravings, printed in two colours. The brocade for the binding, which has a repeat pattern of peacocks, was specially commissioned from ‘British Celanese’. The translation was also commissioned for this edition. Transparent plastic dust-jacket with pale blue-green paper flaps printed in black. CONDITION REPORT Clean, uninscribed example with binding tight and square, lightest crease to spine tips and pages tightly bound and free of any inscriptions. In a very good dust wrapper with minimal chipping and light tanning to spine and extremities. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 40 GBP
Location: Colchester
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Binding: Fine Binding
Translation: Vyvyan Holland
Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Language: English
Illustrator: Frank Martin
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Slipcase
Fiction Subject: Poetry, Theatre & Scripts
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1974
