Book Description

First edition; Macmillan's Empire Library issue, published as Volume XVIII of The Wessex Novels. Back cover spotted and soiled; spine severely faded and worn at head and tail, but gilt still bright "Macmillan's Empire Library" at foot. 8 pp. catalogue of Macmillan's Empire Library at rear, dated CL 10.10.13
Dealer Notes
Essentially the colonial edition with "This Edition is intended for circulation only in India and the British Dominions over the Seas" on verso of half-title. Hobart [Tasmania] bookseller's inkstamp at foot of ffep; ink ownership name and '39 date.
Author Hardy, Thomas
Date 1913
Binding Publisher's original deorated bluish-grey boards, titled in gilt on front cover and spine.
Publisher London: Macmillan and Co.,
Condition A good copy.
Pages 413

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