The Dynasts, Parts First and Second, and Part Third

Two books of which Parts First and Second form the first volume and Part Third plus "Time's Laughingstocks and Other Verses" the second volume. Volume one; xvi: 403pp with an illustration to frontispiece protected by a tissue-guard and a two-page map following last page. Volume two; xii: 425pp with an illustration to frontispiece protected by a tissue-guard and a map following last page. "The Dynasts" is an epic drama of the war with Napoleon, in three parts, nineteen acts, and one hundred and thirty scenes. These two volumes make up volumes II and III of the Wessex edition of Thomas Hardy's Verse, and are accompanied by prefaces and notes. Red boards have gilt titles and decorations to spine, and are darkened in some areas. Pages are rough-cut. Very slight signs of foxing to front and rear free endpapers, and a shadow is evident on the half-title pages. A previous owner's card (Henry le Vay Lawrence) is appended to the inside of the front board of each volume. A very good set.