Tess of the D'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman [First Edition]

Hardy, Thomas

Published by James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., London, 1891

About this Item

Printed in November 1891 in an edition of 1,000 copies closely followed by a second issue of 500 copies in February 1862. This is a mixed issue set with Vols. I and III being the first issue and Vol. II the second. One of the few surviving sets still bound in the publisher's original tan cloth, blocked in gold on the front with a honeysuckle design, although sadly, the bindings are in poor condition. There appear to have been labels removed from the front of each volume which makes me think this set was originally owned by Mudie's Lending Library. All three vols have cracked hinges and general grubbiness with markings to the plain endpapers, some finger-marking and a few small stains. However, there is no foxing so they could be cleaned up and rebound. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A fair set only but a complete set of the scarce and desirable first edition nonetheless and a set that I've been happy to have on my shelf for many years. There will be more photos on my eBay listing and additional photos available on request. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and insured.

Seller Inventory # 006280

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tess of the D'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman [First Edition]
• Publisher: James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., London
• Publication Date: 1891
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 7000 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Editions
  • Modern Firsts
  • English Literature