The Mayor of Casterbridge: The Life and Death of a Man of Character.
Published by Smith, Elder & Co., 1886
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS ABA PBFA, BATH, United KingdomGEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS ABA PBFA
AbeBooks seller since January 9, 2023
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 5,579.86
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First edition. 2 volumes, titles, half-titles, 2-page publisher's advertisements bound at the end of Vol. I, 4-page publisher’s advertisements bound at the end of Vol. II, 8vo (12.5cm*19cm), finely bound in contemporary tooled calf, fillet border to boards, spine with lettering and decorations in gilt between raised bands, top edges gilt, dentelles, purple endpapers, original blue cloth bound in to rear. Published by Smith, Elder & Co. (London), 1886. A touch of wear to the bindings, repaired tears to a few page edges, the occasional minor blemish; a very good set. The Mayor of Casterbridge was initially published in weekly instalments in the Graphic from January to May 1886. Several amendments were made to the plot before being published in book form on 10 May 1886 in a print run of 750 copies, of which only 650 of which were bound. (Purdy, p.50-54; Sadleir 1111.) Please contact us for shipping costs if ordering from outside the UK.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Mayor of Casterbridge: The Life and Death of a Man of Character.
- Author
- (HARDY, Thomas.)
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder & Co.
- Publication year
- 1886
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS ABA PBFA
BATH, United Kingdom
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George Hancock Rare Books specialises in selling rare and collectible books and works on paper in a range of collecting fields, including antiquarian, literature, travel, autographs & manuscripts and fine bindings. I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition. Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements. I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.…
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