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Thomas Hardy signed collection of his works, in 37 volumes. Limited Mellstock edition is beautifully signed ''Thomas Hardy'' in Volume I on the limitation page, one of 500 copies signed by the author. Also with a frontispiece portrait of Hardy in Volume I. London: MacMillan and Co., 1919-1920. Complete set is rare in its original binding, in navy blue cloth boards with monogrammed gilt medallions to front covers, and gilt lettering and scroll work to spine. Novels include ''Tess of the D'Ubervilles'', ''Far from the Madding Crowd'' and ''Jude the Obscure'' along with Hardy's poems and other works. Each volume measures 6.25'' x 9.25''. Browning to endpapers, cracked spine to Vol. II, rear joint starting in Vol. IX and front joint slightly starting in Vol. XIV, but overall an unusually handsome set in very good condition with generally tight bindings and clean interiors.
Thomas Hardy Signed Limited Edition of His Works -- 37 Volume Mellstock Edition, Rare in Original Cloth
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