first edition Full Morocco
1896 · London
by Hardy, Thomas. With an etching by H. Macbeth-Raeburn
London: Osgood, McIlvaine and Co, 1896. First Edition (in book form). First Issue. Full Morocco. Fine. Lovely full green morocco binding by Bayntun-Riviere, with raised bands, gilt ruling, gilt devices for decoration in spine compartments and corners of inside covers. And first issue points of publisher's name on title page verso, and page numbers on part blank pages of early gatherings. All edges gilt. 8vo. 19.5 by 13.5 cm. viii, 516, [1] pp. Map of Wessex on last unpaginated page with content. Leaves with light age toning. Other than faint scratch marks, if they are even that, a fine copy. Photo File.
(Inventory #: 008189)