Oscar Wilde; Jessie M. King - A House of Pomegranates - 1891-1905

Title: A House of Pomegranates (Una casa de granadas)Author: Oscar WildeIllustrator: Jessie M. King (Renowned artist of the Glasgow School and the Art Nouveau movement)Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd., LondonYear 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 HighlightsLegendary 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.

Estimación:€500

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