The Bedside Wilde "Classics For Pleasure"
1993.
Chancellor Press
, London, England
An unusual book that is really intended for those who are new to Wilde's work, as well as for enthusiasts. Basically it is a delightful anthology with some of his best known works of fiction, drama and poetry as well as many that are less familiar. There are extracts from Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest and An ideal Husband plus complete and unabridged renditions of The Happy Prince, The Ballad of Reading Gaol and The Nightingale and the Rose plus selections from his letters and essays too. A pretty good Wilde entry point for the first-timer.
$20.00
Specifications
| Author | Wilde, Oscar |
| Publisher | Chancellor Press |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1993 |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
First Edition thus |
| Size | Large Octavo |
| Chapters | V |
| Pages | 383pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Excellent Condition - The laminated boards are bright and clean in crimson and cream colours with no other bumping or damage to be seen and the Dust Wrapper duplicates the appearance of the boards with likewise no signs of shelf-wear and it is now protected by a removable clear archival covering. - With Dust Wrapper |
| Overall | Very Good Condition - Overall state is certainly very good or better with only two obvious faults. Firstly the paper stock is yellowing with toning appearing on all edges plus there is margin damage between the title and half-title page with spine weakening at that point, likely from an accidental book drop and misplaced grab. |