Wilde Picture of Dorian Gray De Profundis 1926 Modern Library Custom Leather TEG

by Oscar Wilde

$75 · Offered by eBay

Wilde, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray [and] De Profundis. New York: The Modern Library, 1926. We acquired this beautifully preserved custom half-leather binding at a Los Angeles estate sale many years ago. The private library fine binding was likely commissioned by a previous owner or a specialized workshop rather than being a standard publisher's issue. The text block is the 1926 Modern Library edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray combined with De Profundis. This is confirmed by the introduction copyright date, which marks the transition year when Random House took over the Modern Library imprint from Boni & Liveright. It features the classic Bernhard "Running Man" logo on the title page. General Description: Duodecimo (about 5" x 7"). Bound in a striking custom half-leather library binding of polished blue-gray calf over vibrant gilt-stamped geometric decorated boards. Spine features raised bands, elegant gilt floral stamps, and contrasting burgundy and black leather title labels. Top edge gilt. Binding Highlights The Spine: Executed in polished blue-gray calf. It has raised bands highlighted by gilt rule accents and contrasting leather title labels—a burgundy piece for the title and a black piece for Wilde's name. The small gilt floral stamps on the spine add a touch of elegance. The Boards: Covered in a vibrant patterned paper, specifically a gilt-stamped geometric/floral decorative paper. The gold overlay on the blue background mimics traditional Dutch gilt paper or

• Publisher: Modern Library
• Year: 1926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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