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HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928). Wessex Poems. London and New York: Harper & Brothers, 1898.
8vo. 30 illustrations by Thomas Hardy. (Hinges starting.) Original white cloth gilt, edges gilt (extremities toned); chemise and and morocco-backed slipcase.
FIRST EDITION IN THE SPECIAL PRESENTATION/GIFT BINDING, the book appearing just before Christmas. Purdy, pp.96.