THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

Paris: Charles Carrington. (1908) 1910. First Illustrated Edition. Publisher's tipped-in slip announcing delay of release. Original white three-quarter faux vellum over gray boards: gilt ruling & spine titles. Wilde's classic Gothic horror tale. Full-page wood engravings by Eugene Dété from drawings by Paul Thiriat, each with tissue guard titled in crimson. Tipped in publisher’s note stating it was to be published in 1908, (hence date on title page) but after text was printed the artist fell ill so the book wasn't issued until 1910. Item #10334

Price: $1,850.00

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