The Ballad of Reading Gaol. Illustrated by John Vassos. New York: Dutton, 1928. First Edition, Second Issue. Pp, 124. Quarter cloth grey boards, in the original distinctive two toned dust jacket, titled in gold; with the publisher’s original glassing cover. A fine bright copy.

Signed by the Artist on half-title.

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

John 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.