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WILDE, Oscar (1854–1900). The Ballad of Reading Gaol. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1928. Square 8vo. Numerous plates by John Vassos (1898–1985). Original cloth–backed boards; original dust jacket (tiny chips near head, else unusually fine). Provenance: Karl Van Tassel (ownership signature). FIRST VASSOS ILLUSTRATED EDITION. “Vassos’ interpretation of Wilde’s masterpiece, illustrating the emotional experiences of a condemned prisoner in his last days” (from the dust jacket). –– [With:] VASSOS. Contempo: This American Tempo. New York: E.P. Dutton & Company, 1929. Small 4to. Numerous plates by Vassos. Original black–stamped blue cloth. FIRST EDITION. –– Together, 2 works in 2 volumes. Vassos played a major role in promoting the Art Deco style in advertising art and book illustration.