Lot 553
  • 553

Hardy, Thomas

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Hardy, Thomas
  • The Woodlanders. Macmillan and Co., 1887
  • paper
8vo, 3 volumes, first edition, half-titles, in the scarcer secondary binding of dark green pebbled cloth blocked in black on front and blind on back, spines lettered in gilt, dark chocolate end-papers, preserved in green cloth cases and quarter green morocco slipcase, the tiniest of wear at corners of binding otherwise a a fine copy

A superb unopened copy. Purdy records that of the entire printing of 1,000 copies 140 were bound in the present pebbled cloth, as opposed to the buckram-grain cloth of the primary binding.

Literature

Purdy, pp. 54-55; see Sadleir 1120

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."