Author: HARDY Florence Emily Title: The Early Life of Thomas Hardy [with] The Later Years of Thomas Hardy. Compiled largely from Contemporary Notes, Letters, Diaries, and Biographical Memoranda, as well as from Oral Information extending over many Years. COMPLETE SET IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Description: Macmillan,, 1928-1930. 2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispieces in photogravure (original tissue guards present) and plates (a number in photogravure); original olive-green cloth, upper boards blocked in gilt with 'TH' monogram, gilt backs, gilt tops, backstrips mildly sunned (but all gilt wholly legible), a bright, clean set. The set comprises: The Early Years of Thomas Hardy 1840-1891 (1928) [with] The Later Years of Thomas Hardy 1892-1928 (1930). 'Though Mrs. Hardy's name stands on the title-page, her work was confined to a few editorial touches, and the writing throughout is Hardy's own' (Purdy). Purdy, pp.262-267; 268-273.
Keywords: modern first editions, modern firsts, hardy, thomas hardy, florence hardy, emma hardy
Price: GBP 58.00 = appr. US$ 82.82 Seller: Island Books
- Book number: 38796
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