This is a 1928 original hardcover edition of "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" by Oscar Wilde, published by E. P. Dutton & Co. in New York. The book is illustrated by John Vassos and is written in English. The topic of the book is poetry, and it is a collectible item with special attributes due to its illustrations. This edition originates from the United States and is a unique piece for collectors interested in the works of Oscar Wilde and illustrated books from the early 20th century. Each illustration is protected by a sheet of vellum.
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