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Wilde, Wilder and Benet Classic Books from Early 20th Century

Item Details

A collection of three classic hardcover books published in the early 20th century. Includes a 1905 edition of Oscar Wilde essays titled, Intentions The Decay of Lying Pen Pencil and Poison The Critic as Artist The Truth of Masks published in New York by Brentano’s; a February 1928 tenth printing of The Bridge of San Luis Rey the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Thornton Wilder published in New York by Albert & Charles Boni and a 1930 edition of the epic poem, John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benet with drawings by James Daugherty, published by Doubleday Doran & Company, New York.

Genre History, Poetry
Binding Hardcover
Publication Year 1905, 1930s, 1928
Complete Set Yes
Number of Books 3

Condition

- loose spine to John Brown’s Body; stains, sun fading to covers; foxing and yellowing to pages; some marks to the inside cover pages.

Dimensions

6.5" W x 9.25" H x 2.0" D

Item #

18DCC367-877

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