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Lot 89
Sale 5439 - Fine Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera
Jan 15, 2009
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$1,000 -
1,500
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$2,000
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3 vols. 3 vols.
Hardy, Thomas. Tess of The D'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman. (London): James R. Osgood, (1891). First edition in book form, first issue. 8vo, orig. gilt-decorated tan cloth; corners bumped, scuffed & moderately worn, very slightly dusty, spine edges slightly frayed, front hinge of vol. 1 & back hinge of vol. 3 slightly stressed. Some foxing & discoloration to endpapers, other scattered minor spotting. Complete with all 1/2 titles & blanks. In custom orange cloth case.
Purdy pp 67-78; Sadlier 1114; Cutler & Stiles p. 62
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