HARDY, Thomas. A large group of 61 reference and bibliographical works, many FIRST EDITIONS.
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Jun 7, 2024
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HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928). A large group of 61 reference and bibliographical works, many FIRST EDITIONS, including:
BIGGS, John R. and MASTERS, James E. Shaftesbury: Twelve Wood-Engravings. Shaftesbury: The High House Press, 1932. Original cloth. -- BRENNECKE, Ernest, Jr. Thomas Hardy's Universe: The Study of a Poet's Mind. Boston: Small Maynard & Company, 1924. Original cloth; publisher's dust jacket. -- COLLINS, Vere H. Talks with Thomas Hardy at Max Gate 1920-1922. London: Duckworth, 1928. Original cloth; publisher's dust jacket. -- JOHNSON, Lionel. The Art of Thomas Hardy. London: Elkin Matthews & John Lane, 1894. Original linen-backed cloth; later slipcase. LIMITED EDITION, one of 150 copies with etching of Hardy SIGNED BY WILLIAM STRANG. -- LEA, Hermann. Highways & Byways in Hardy's Wessex. London: MacMillan & Co., Limited, 1925. Original cloth. -- WEBB, A.P. A Bibliography on the Works of Thomas Hardy 1865-1915. London: Frank Hollings, 1916. Original cloth. -- And others, including bibliographies, collected letters, works on Dorset, Hardy's diaries, numerous works on the life of Hardy and several related to his close associates, and more.
Together, 61 works in 66 volumes, various 8vo and 4to sizes, most in original bindings, condition generally fine. Complete list available upon request.
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