The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde ~ 1915, Early Edition; Brentanos

Description: Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. They are the elect to whom beautiful things mean only Beauty. There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all. Here we offer a very early edition of the classic, canonical novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, published by Brentanos, New York, in 1915. This edition features a preface by the author and a biography at the end of the book. Edgeworn boards are soiled (please see pics.) Intact endpages bear a period inscription. Binding is very tight and square, text is very clean, bright, and crisp. 334 pages. The book measures approximately 7.75 x 5.5-inches.This early icon will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a marvelous gift. ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 199.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

End Time: 2024-12-11T20:21:46.000Z

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