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HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928). The Return of the Native. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1878.
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HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928). The Return of the Native. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1878.
3 volumes, 8o. Half-titles, 2-page advertisement for "New Novels" at end of vol. II. Frontispiece map in vol. I. Original brown cloth, front covers blocked in black, double-rule border in blind on rear covers, gilt-lettered on spine (very slight wear at ends of spines and at corners, vols. I and III hinges cracked, otherwise fine, with gilt bright); three quarter blue morocco slipcases. Provenance: George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928), American author (bookplates; sold American Art Association, New York, 20 April 1925, lot 11) -- A. Edward Newton (bookplates; sold Parke-Bernet, New York, 15 May 1941, lot 227) -- Robert A. Wilson (bookplates).
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, lacking the single quote after "A Pair of Blue Eyes" on the title, FIRST BINDING, with double-rule border on back covers. Published in an edition of 1,000 copies. Purdy 24; Wilson 49. A VERY FINE COPY.
3 volumes, 8
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, lacking the single quote after "A Pair of Blue Eyes" on the title, FIRST BINDING, with double-rule border on back covers. Published in an edition of 1,000 copies. Purdy 24; Wilson 49. A VERY FINE COPY.