An attractive and collectible 1906 edition of Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde, published in Boston by John W. Luce & Company.
This early American edition features the original gray paper-covered boards with a beautiful green Art Nouveau cover illustration associated with the celebrated artist Aubrey Beardsley.
Bibliographical Details:
* Author: Oscar Wilde
* Title: Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act
* Publisher: John W. Luce & Company, Boston
* Publication Year: 1906
* Original hardcover binding
* Original illustrated paper-covered boards
Condition:
The book is in vintage antique condition with noticeable age-related wear. Please carefully examine all photographs, which are part of the condition description.
* Original front and rear boards are present and remain intact.
* The original spine covering is missing, exposing the underlying binding structure.
* Despite the missing spine covering, the binding remains together and continues to hold the pages securely.
* The boards are in good structural condition, with no major damage visible.
* Some age-related discoloration, rubbing, and wear to the covers.
* Interior pages show light age toning and occasional spotting.
* Title page and text remain present.
This is an early 1906 Oscar Wilde edition with its original distinctive illustrated boards. The surviving original covers and period design make it an appealing addition to collections of Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Art Nouveau, and early twentieth-century literature.
Please review all photographs carefully to judge the exact condition. Sold as pictured, with the missing spine covering clearly disclosed.
A wonderful historical and decorative collectible.