Hardy, Thomas. The Return of the Native.. Smith, Elder, & Co, London, 1878.

Price: US$4500.00 + shipping

Description: First edition in book form, first issue of Hardy's sixth published novel without theÂsingle quotation mark after "A PairÂofÂBlue Eyes" onÂtheÂtitle-pageÂofÂthe first volume. Octavo, three volumes bound in full crushed levant morocco by Worsfold, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and maple leaf cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles stamp-signed by Worsfold, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, half-titles, engraved frontispiece map in volume one, original cloth bound in at rear of each volume. TheÂReturnÂofÂtheÂNative was first published serially in Belgravia from January to December 1878.ÂTheÂfirst edition in book formÂofÂ1,000 copies incorporated several new chapter titles as well as other deletions and additions toÂthe text. Purdy pp. 24-27; Sadleir 1113; Wilson 49. In very good condition. The Return of the Native is Thomas Hardy's sixth published novel. It first appeared in the magazine Belgravia, a publication known for its sensationalism, and was presented in twelve monthly installments from January to December 1878. Because of the novel's controversial themes, Hardy had some difficulty finding a publisher; reviews, however, though somewhat mixed, were generally positive. In the twentieth century, The Return of the Native became one of Hardy's most popular and highly regarded novels.

Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.

Hardy, Thomas. The Return of the Native. Smith, Elder, & Co, London, 1878.

Price: US$12500.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Thomas Hardy on a laid in signature in Volume 1. A beautiful copy. This 3 Volume First Edition set without the quotation marks after "A Pair of Blue Eyes" on the title of volume I has minor wear to the spines. All three books are bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's Brown Cloth. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning. The pages are clean with minor wear to the edges. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the books. Overall, a wonderful set SIGNED by the author. We buy Thomas Hardy First Editions.

Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.