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All auctions / Books, Maps & Manuscripts / Oscar Wilde; Jessie M. King - A House of Pomegranates - 1891-1905
Title: A House of Pomegranates (Una casa de granadas) Author: Oscar Wilde Illustrator: Jessie M. King (Renowned artist of the Glasgow School and the Art Nouveau movement) Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd., London Year of Publication: 1915 (Sixth edition overall / First Edition Thus, Illustrated by Jessie M. King) Format: Crown Quarto (4to), original dark blue cloth binding with gilt-stamped decorative designs. Key Highlights Legendary Collector's Edition: This volume marks the very first appearance of Jessie M. King’s celebrated illustrative work for Wilde's fairy tales, widely recognized as a masterpiece of early 20th-century Art Nouveau book design. Complete Art Gallery: Features the iconic illustrated title page, custom decorative initials, and the complete set of 16 vibrant full-color plates, beautifully tipped-in on heavy stock paper. Condition of Illustrations: The internal pictorial elements are exceptionally clean and bright. The distinctive Glasgow School color palette (soft pastels, greens, and purples) retains its original brilliance, with excellent page margins throughout. Market Appeal: A highly sought-after volume of superb historical and aesthetic value, making it a cornerstone piece for collectors of Oscar Wilde's oeuvre and Golden Age illustrated literature.
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