H. Montgomery Hyde — Oscar Wilde, a Biography

London, Eyre Methuen, 1976. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this fascinating biography of Oscar Wilde, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition. In the publisher's full cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. With twenty-four full pages of illustrations in the centre of the book. A detailed biography showcasing all the drama and passion of Oscar Wilde's life. Written by H. Montgomery Hyde, author of multiple biographies and historical novels. In the production of this biography, Hyde interviewed notable characters in Wilde's life including Lord Alfred Douglas, Sir Max Beerbohm and Sir Travers Humphreys QC. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some shelf wear to the edges. Fading and marks to the boards. The original, unclipped dust wrapper is in very smart condition. Some shelf wear and bumping to the edges but otherwise bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Near Fine.