This vintage hardcover edition of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, published by Dodd Mead & Co. in 1929  is a must-have for any literature and fiction collector. The exquisite gold gilt butterfly cover and original printing make it a rare and unique addition to your collection.

The book features the original text by Oscar Wilde and showcases his exceptional talent for storytelling. The binding is hardcover and the language is English. This book is an original and not a reproduction. It is a valuable piece of literature and an excellent investment for any book collector.

Hardcover Condition:  Very Good

This edition comes from 1925, with illustrations by Henry Keen. In addition to the plates illustrations there are embellishments and decorations throughout the text- such as the butterfly on the cover and Art Nouveau inked pattern on the end papers, printed with fine gravures and typography on quality rough cut laid paper.

Title page: "The picture of Dorian Gray (Green)  With an introduction by Osbert Burdett.  Authorized edition with illustrations by Henry Keen, London: john Lane The Bodley Head Limited (green). New York: Dodd, Mead and Company."

Copyright page: This Illustrated Edition first published 1925. Reprinted 1929. Printed in Great Britain by Phototype Limited, Barnet, Herts."

Dodd, Mead & Company stamped to spine. 250pp. + 11 plates; 9 ¾" x 6 ¼"; gilt stamped black cloth hardcover/no jacket.

Square, tight, and exceptionally clean in & out. Spine ends have shelf wear rubbing with a tiny chip and nicks at spine head, corner tips show wear, good hinges and joints, just starting to fray at gutter on cover, cosmetic and still tight. Starting at end page upper. Page toning with one or two tiny edge nicks, folds and closed tears. No missing or loose pages, tiny stains in a few places, otherwise unmarked. In remarkable condition for it's age.

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