Lot 1289 , Hardy, Thomas - Wessex Tales: strange, lively, and commonplace. First Edition, 2 vols (bound together). half title (vol.I): contemp. binder's half morocco and cloth, gilt ruled and lettered spine (by Evans & Witt, with t

° Hardy, Thomas - Wessex Tales: strange, lively, and commonplace. First Edition, 2 vols (bound together). half title (vol.I): contemp. binder's half morocco and cloth, gilt ruled and lettered spine (by Evans & Witt, with their ticket). 1888
£120-160

Condition:
good copy - the workmanlike bndg. conveys an air of Hardy's 'commonplace' Wessex; lacks v.2 half title (& no blank between vols.) (5), 247 & (3), 212pp. near contemp. (1893) inscription at front.

Sold for £280