Hardy, Thomas.

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

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Description

Tess of the d'Urbevilles. A Pure Woman. James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and co., 1891
PAPER

8vo, three volumes, first edition, first impression, original smooth tan cloth with design of honeysuckle blossoms on stems in gilt on upper cover, preserved in cloth cases and quarter black morocco slipcase, some very light occasional foxing

Literature

Purdy, pp.67-78; Sadleir 1114

Catalogue Note

A fine copy of the first edition of Hardy's great tragic novel, the most eloquently written of all his works.