The Ballad of Reading Gaol. Illustrated by John Vassos. New York: Dutton, 1928. First Edition. Pp, 124. Handsomely bound in half black morocco boards over marbled paper. Spine with raised bands, compartments embellished in gilt, with title lettered in gilt to second & third. A fine bright copy.

Vassos’ interpretation of Wilde’s Masterpiece, illustrating the Emotional Experiences of a Condemned Prisoner in his last Days.

Vassos was a Romanian born artist who emigrated to New York. He also illustrated Wilde’s Salome and Harlot’s House. He is best known today for both his art deco industrial designs and illustrated books.

A beautiful gift edition.