Impressions of America by Wilde Oscar - 1906

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Sunderland: Keystone Press, 1906. Wilde visited America in 1882, lecturing there to explain the Aesthetic Movement. On his return to England he gave this "report" in September of 1883. Edited and with an introduction by Stuart Mason. (pseudonym of Christopher Millard, 1872-1927, who was the first bibliographer of Wilde's works). This is a Very Good (minus) copy of the First Edition, which was LIMITED to 500 copies, 50 on handmade paper. A rare work, bound in fragile, stitched paper wraps. Clean text; 40 pages, which are unopened. The covers have significant chips along the margins, and while present, they are currently detached. Please note the condition issue; Quercus must offer this as a Binding Copy, in need of restoration or repair. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good (Minus)/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Sunderland: Keystone Press, 1906. Wilde visited America in 1882, lecturing there to explain the Aesthetic Movement. On his return to England he gave this "report" in September of 1883. Edited and with an introduction by Stuart Mason. (pseudonym of Christopher Millard, 1872-1927, who was the first bibliographer of Wilde's works). This is a Very Good (minus) copy of the First Edition, which was LIMITED to 500 copies, 50 on handmade paper. A rare work, bound in fragile, stitched paper wraps. Clean text; 40 pages. The cover is present, but detached. at the front. All other pages still nicely bound. This copy comes in a custom folder, within a slipcase, bound in green cloth. The spine of the case has titling in gilt, which is rubbed but still very readable. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good (Minus)/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Sunderland: Keystone Press, 1906. First edition of Wilde's report on his lecture tour throughout America in 1882. Octavo, original stiff paper wrappers. One of fifty numbered copies, this is number 24. Very good with the majority of the original dust jacket.