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Rare Signed Limited Edition 1938 Oscar Wilde
Salome - Illustrated by André Derain & Aubrey Beardsley (Limited Editions Club)
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Rare Signed Limited Edition 1938 Oscar Wilde
Salome - Illustrated by André Derain & Aubrey Beardsley (Limited Editions Club)
This is a scarce and highly collectible two-volume set of Oscar Wilde's Salome, published by the prestigious Limited Editions Club (LEC) in 1938. This unique edition pairs two iconic sets of illustrations and is strictly limited to 1,500 numbered copies, with the French volume specifically signed by artist André Derain.
Item Details:
Publisher: The Limited Editions Club, Paris & London
Publication Year: 1938
Limitation: Numbered edition (e.g., 1284/1500), signed by André Derain.
Volume 1 (Softbound): The original French text (Salomé) with ten unique gouache drawings by André Derain, reproduced using the high-quality pochoir process.
Volume 2 (Hardbound): The English translation (by Lord Alfred Douglas) featuring the iconic black-and-white illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley.
Extras: Accompanied by the original LEC Monthly Letter and housed in the original publisher's slipcase.
Condition:
The set is in very good vintage condition overall, consistent with age:
The softbound cover has minor wrinkling, and the protective outer plastic jacket has tears.
The hardbound volume has minor fading to the spine.
The original slipcase is present but shows wear with slight tearing along the seams and corners.
Tiny penciled marks are present on the front fly pages of both books.
This exceptional set is a cornerstone piece for collectors of fine press, rare books, and art history, combining the genius of Wilde with two distinct artistic interpretations.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 11ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Parchment
- Printmaking Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- The set is in very good vintage condition overall, consistent with age: The softbound cover has minor wrinkling, and the … moreThe set is in very good vintage condition overall, consistent with age: The softbound cover has minor wrinkling, and the protective outer plastic jacket has tears. The hardbound volume has minor fading to the spine. The original slipcase is present but shows wear with slight tearing along the seams and corners. Tiny penciled marks are present on the front fly pages of both books. less
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