Lot 49
Wilde (Lady Jane).- Saltus (Edgar) The Pace that Kills, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Lady Wilde, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, 1889
Hammer Price: £700
Description
Wilde (Lady Jane).- Saltus (Edgar) The Pace that Kills, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Lady Wilde - with the duty and homage of Edgar Saltus. London November /89" to half-title, some light finger-soiling to margins, book label of Herbert Boyce Satcher to front free endpaper, original cloth, spine a little darkened, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, t.e.g., preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, 8vo, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, 1889.
⁂ A presentation copy to Oscar Wilde's mother. See also lot XXX.
Description
Wilde (Lady Jane).- Saltus (Edgar) The Pace that Kills, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Lady Wilde - with the duty and homage of Edgar Saltus. London November /89" to half-title, some light finger-soiling to margins, book label of Herbert Boyce Satcher to front free endpaper, original cloth, spine a little darkened, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, t.e.g., preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, 8vo, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, 1889.
⁂ A presentation copy to Oscar Wilde's mother. See also lot XXX.
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