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1932rif. 574422New York: The Review of Reviews 1932. Softcover. Good. First edition. 481-574pp. Illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes. Printed wrappers. Wrappers detached but present separated at rear flap fold bottom ¼ of spine lacking still good or better. Prints "The Portrait of Mr. W.H." by Oscar Wilde; additional contributions by W. Somerset Maugham O. Henry Honoré de Balzac Katherine Mansfield William M. Thackeray "Saki" and more. The Review of Reviews unknown books
1932rif. 574421New York: The Review of Reviews 1932. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. 97-192pp. Illustrated with a frontispiece and vignettes. Printed wrappers. Covers lightly soiled with modest general wear spine slightly sunned very good. Prints "The First and the Last" by John Galsworthy; additional contributions by Anton Chekhov A.A. Milne Oscar Wilde George Du Maurier George Eliot Emily Dickinson Lewis Carroll and more. The Review of Reviews unknown books
rif. 0517229811.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 0806503882.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2020rif. 875871United Kingdom: Arcturus Holdings Limited 2020. Unknown. New/New. New Book: Box Set Arcturus Holdings Limited unknown
1952rif. 156679Amsterdam: Institut voor Filmdocumentatie 1952. Vintage reference photograph from the 1952 film showing director Cecil B. DeMille on a camera crane. Mimeo snipe and the stamps of a Dutch film institute on the verso. The manager of a traveling circus hires a flashy new trapeze performer but the new hire soon begins to butt heads with the manager's girlfriend the former trapeze star. Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two for Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Utah Pennsylvania Florida and Washington DC. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing on the edges. Institut voor Filmdocumentatie unknown
1952rif. 156679Amsterdam: Institut voor Filmdocumentatie 1952. Vintage reference photograph from the 1952 film showing director Cecil B. DeMille on a camera crane. Mimeo snipe and the stamps of a Dutch film institute on the verso. The manager of a traveling circus hires a flashy new trapeze performer but the new hire soon begins to butt heads with the manager's girlfriend the former trapeze star. Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two for Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Utah Pennsylvania Florida and Washington DC. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing on the edges. Institut voor Filmdocumentatie unknown books
1894rif. 13013A SIGNED COPY !!! THE GREEN CARNATION Appleton 1894 first American edition second issue with tipped in 1895 title page pencil notations on the end-papers spine just a bit soiled else a very good to very good plus copy of the authors anonymously published first book. Signed by the author on the title page. Rare thus. This book was based on the life of Oscar Wilde and at the time did the author some considerable harm. Appleton unknown
1894rif. 12350THE GREEN CARNATION Heinemann 1894 first edition just about a fine copy of the authors anonymously published first book. This book was based on the life of Oscar Wilde and at the time did the author some considerable harm. Quite scarce in this condition. Heinemann unknown
rif. 67839632-20Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. unknown
1894rif. 13013A SIGNED COPY !!! THE GREEN CARNATION Appleton 1894 first American edition second issue with tipped in 1895 title page pencil notations on the end-papers spine just a bit soiled else a very good to very good plus copy of the authors anonymously published first book. Signed by the author on the title page. Rare thus. This book was based on the life of Oscar Wilde and at the time did the author some considerable harm. Appleton unknown books
1894rif. 12350THE GREEN CARNATION Heinemann 1894 first edition just about a fine copy of the authors anonymously published first book. This book was based on the life of Oscar Wilde and at the time did the author some considerable harm. Quite scarce in this condition. Heinemann unknown books
1930rif. 219075US: The Literary Guild of America 1930. Hardcover. Good. Good hardcover. Name on front endpaper. Pages brown. Corners bent. Spine and edges of cover faded. Spine lean. The Literary Guild of America hardcover books
rif. 455093David Nutt. Hardcover. Fair. Condition: Fair. Some wear and tear due to age. Faded spine. Ownership inscription.First Edition Sixth Impression 1908.====An early impression which is considered collectible and features illustrations by Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood. The story is a classic tale of compassion and self-sacrifice highlighting that true happiness comes from helping others rather than material wealth. Copyright A� David Nutt David Nutt hardcover
rif. 9789389931006Fingerprint Publishing. New. New Fingerprint Publishing unknown
1922rif. 21937Robert K. Haas Inc. . Good. Flexible covers. Flexible red leatherette cover has curled corners wear to head and tail caps modest soiling but is bright and in good condition. Binding is tight. Pages are toned but clean and in very good condition.; Little Luxart Library . c. 1922. Robert K. Haas, Inc. unknown
1920rif. 1029G27London: Duckworth & Co. 1920 . Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". Charles Robinson. The new edition of this collection of five popular bedtime stories for children by Oscar Wilde charmingly illustrated throughout by Charles Robinson. The new edition. In the publisher's original orange cloth binding. With a tipped-in coloured forntispiece and in text illustrations throughout by British book illustrator Charles Robinson. First published in 1888 this volume contains five bedtime stories that are regarded as classics of children's literature. They are valued for their morals are frequently read in schools and have been adapted into animated films. The stories comprise: 'The Happy Prince' 'The Nightingale and the Rose' 'The Selfish Giant' 'The Devoted Friend' and 'The Remarkable Rocket'. Written by Irish author poet and playwright Oscar Wilde who was one of the most popular and influential dramatists in London in the early 1890s best known for his Gothic novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally light fading to spine with bumping to the head and tail. Small marks to boards. Illustrations to endpapers have been partially coloured in by a previous owner. Contemporary ink inscription to rear of front free endpaper. Sticker to rear of rear free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with very light spotting to the front and rear. Very Good Duckworth & Co. hardcover
2018rif. BIBHB0159871242018. Hardcover. New. The Title 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories written/authored/edited by Oscar Wilde' published in the year 2018. The ISBN 9788121217514 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 138 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature & Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
1920rif. 2467📖 Book Description Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is one of his most beloved fairy tales first published in 1888. It tells the poignant story of a gilded statue—the Happy Prince—who with the help of a devoted swallow sacrifices his beauty and wealth to bring comfort to the poor and suffering in his city. Wilde's tale blends social critique moral reflection and lyrical prose making it a timeless parable of compassion and selflessness. This edition was issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Enduring moral themes: A meditation on generosity sacrifice and the true meaning of happiness. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects the democratization of literature in the 1920s when classics were distributed widely in accessible editions. Cultural appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's children's stories cherished by readers across generations. 📚 Publication Details Title The Happy Prince Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in bringing literature to a mass audience. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most famous fairy tale. Literary appeal: A classic of moral storytelling resonating with readers young and old. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
1945rif. 327818Travollion Private Press 1945. Numbered. Hardcover. Near Fine. No. 132 of 497 copies. Tall 8vo in glossy yellow boards titles on orange tablets. Spine ends pushed but not rubbed no rubbing or shelf wear text block unmarked. Signed by the publishers Violet and Hal Travollion on the limitation page. Travollion Private Press hardcover
1913rif. OWHAPPYPRINCE01David Nutt 1913. Hard Cover. G - Good. Charles Robinson. A 1913 edition of The Happy Prince & Other Stories by Oscar Wilde featuring fantastic colour plates by Charles Robinson. The plates are in excellent condition! "The Happy Prince and Other Stories" is a collection of bedtime stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories that are highly popular among children and frequently read in schools: The Happy Prince The Nightingale and the Rose The Selfish Giant The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket. The short stories are valued for their morals and have been made into animated films. This book is well over 100 years old and the condition Fair to Good is as one might expect from a book of this vintage. There are some loose pages and a fair amount of discolouration to the edges of the pages. 134 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 8" x 10" 200mm x 260mm. 2 David Nutt hardcover
1913rif. mon0001534447Duckworth & Co. 1913. Hardcover. Good. . Front board marked and corners scuffed.Spine fadedtop and bottom scuffed. Edge of rear board faded. Hinges firm. Binding reasonably secure but illustration next to page 100 loose. Edges foxed/tanned.Text clear and easy to read with some foxing. Duckworth & Co. hardcover
1889rif. 042502London: David Nutt 1889. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. small quarto. Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood. prior owner inscriptions to flyleaf binding grubby wear to head of spine very slight toning to end papers. David Nutt hardcover
1920rif. mon0003874161New York: Brentano's 1920. Hardcover. Very Good. . Large 8vo 12 color plates. DJ in mylar sleeve shows minor wear rubbing tanning. Pages tanned and clean. New York: Brentano's hardcover
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