HARDY, Thomas. A Pair of Blue Eyes. 1873. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, LIMITED ISSUE.
Sale 1336 - Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana
Jun 7, 2024
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $1,651
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928). A Pair of Blue Eyes. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1873.
3 volumes, 8vo. Half-titles; without publisher's catalogue (as often, Purdy suggesting "that the binder's supply was soon exhausted.") Half contemporary red morocco gilt, marbled sides, top edge gilt, stamp-signed by Stikeman and Co.; with original blue cloth [Carter's binding C] bound in. Provenance: John F. Talmage (armorial bookplates, his sale, Anderson Galleries, 27 April 1932, lot 143).
FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, LIMITED ISSUE, presumably one of only 500 copies, and the first of the author's works to use his name. According to Purdy, this blue cloth is a secondary binding that may date from the dispersal of Tinsley's stock after the firm's failure in August 1878. The primary binding is green cloth with a similar pattern to that of Under the Greenwood Tree. Carter, Binding Variants, p.9; Purdy, pp.9-13; Sadleir 1112; Wolff 2986.
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.