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 FULL MOROCCO
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 FULL MOROCCO
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Details
- Year of publication
- 1928-1930
- Author
- Hardy Florence Emily
- Publishers
- Macmillan
- Keyword
- modern first editions, modern firsts, hardy, thomas hardy, florence hardy, emma hardy
- Languages
- English
Description
2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispieces in photogravure (original tissue guards present) and plates (a number in photogravure); handsomely bound in full crushed morocco (blue/red respectively), sides with gilt frame borders, backs with raised bands, second and fourth compartments ruled and lettered in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt tops, hand-made endpapers, original gilt 'TH' monogram from upper boards mounted on new and separate leaf at front, a most attractive set ideal as a gift or for presentation. 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.
