3 vols.
Hardy, Thomas. The Return of The Native. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1878. First edition in book form, first issue. 8vo, slightly later 3/4 crushed brown levant morocco, gilt, gilt-lettered, floral-paneled spine, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed; extremities occasionally scuffed, by Bayntun. With frontis. map in vol. 1, 2 pp adverts. at end of vol. 2. Complete with all 1/2 titles & blanks. Expert repair to head of vol. 1 1/2 title. Internally crisp & clean.
Purdy pp 24-27; Sadlier 113.
First edition in book form, first issue; see Cutler & Stiler p. 62