The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (First Illustrated Edition)

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, First Illustrated Edition Author: Oscar Wilde Publisher: Charles Carrington Date: 1908 (1910) Date: Paris Features: First illustrated Edition. 7 full-page wood engravings by Eugene Dete from the drawings of Paul Thiriat of Paris, France, and all illustrations protected by captioned tissue guards. Title page has date of 1908; however, an inserted slip in front half title page explains, "This illustrated edition was intended to be issued in 1908, the date given on the title-page; but after the text has been printed, the Artist unfortunately fell ill, and this is the reason why the book has not appeared before the present year, 1910. The Publisher." Book Condition: Very Good: Moderate wear and water stains. Tanning to spine. HCX26721-1