Sold by Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 6 December 2011
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First UK edition, Second Printing:: Scarce Second printing in Book form with the title page showing â Ward Lock & Bowden Ltdâ , instead of Ward Lock & Co. The most popular of Wildeâ s books, The Picture of Dorian Gray appeared first in Lippincottâ s magazine in 1890. The story, as published in book-form, contains six new chapters, many alterations and much additional matter. After the 1891 famous trial the publishers, although inundated with orders for copies, withdrew the book from circulation. The second printing was not until 4 years later in 1895. â The Picture of Dorian Grayâ is a classic novel by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1890 in Lippincottâ s Monthly Magazine. This copy is the 1895 first issue, second printing in book form. It tells the story of a young, handsome man named Dorian Gray, who becomes the subject of a portrait painted by an artist named Basil Hallward. Dorian is introduced to the pleasures of life by his friend, Lord Henry Wotton, who encourages him to pursue beauty and pleasure above all else. Dorian becomes obsessed with his own youth and beauty, and he wishes that his portrait would age instead of him. His wish is granted, and he remains youthful while his portrait shows the physical and moral decay of his life. As Dorian becomes increasingly depraved, his portrait becomes more and more grotesque, reflecting the ugliness of his soul. â The Picture of Dorian Grayâ is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of society.â The unforgettable dark and brooding chiller set in high-society late-Victorian London; a coded and epigrammatic melodrama inspired by his Wildeâ s own tortured homosexuality. Bound in the original parchment backed grey paper-covered beveled boards, with the decorative gilt titles and the ornate gilt decoration to upper. The front board depicts the cover design in gilt. The book was rebacked maintaining the original boards, with a replaced contemporary vellum spine, and new end papers. The boards are in very good condition with the corners showing wear, especially to the lower right. The binding is tight and square, and the book is quite readable as such. The internal pages are rough cut as issued and remarkably clean, with only a very occasional handling mark. Otherwise, no other foxing, no handling marks, no writing, no bent pages and no stains. An overall fantastic clean copy of this extremely scarce title. With the price of first printings being quite high when located in the same condition of this copy, the second printing is a wonderful alternative. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our store for other landmark Horror and SciFi. .
Seller Inventory # 3044
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web
sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as
Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund
within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about
a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to
contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Meier And Sons Rare Books
203-644-0427
customerservice@Mei...
If you are a consumer you can cancel the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Meier And Sons Rare Books, 186 Old Stamford Rd, 06840, New Canaan, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1 203-644-0427, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel with contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to us or Meier And Sons Rare Books, 24 East Ave, #1297, 06840, New Canaan, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1 203-644-0427, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (Meier And Sons Rare Books, 186 Old Stamford Rd, 06840, New Canaan, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1 203-644-0427)
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All books are shipped using full insurance. Insurance is calculated at the USPS rate of $1.00 Per $100 of value and will be included in the shipping charge.
| Order quantity | 5 to 6 business days | 3 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 19.26 | £ 33.34 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.
