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Hardy, Thomas
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Hardy, Thomas
- Tess of the D'Urbervilles. London: James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., 1891-1892
- paper
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with incorrect wording "[Chapter] XXV" on p.199, vol.2), 3 volumes, 8vo, original cloth gilt binding, binding slightly rubbed and slightly soiled, label removed from each upper cover
Literature
Purdy, pp.67-78; Sadleir 1114
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A FIRST EDITION OF HARDY'S DEEPLY IMAGINED TRAGIC NOVEL THAT HAS BEEN IN FAMILY POSSESSION SINCE PUBLICATION. Each volume bears the contemporary ownership inscription "Blanche Airlie 1892". Blanche, Countess of Airlie (1830-1921), was Clementine Churchill's formidable maternal grandmother. Extremely well-read and with strongly intellectual interests, she was close to her daughter Blanche Hozier, Clementine's mother. Clementine spent a month at Airlie Castle in Angus every summer during her childhood, where the family matriarch - a widow for the last forty years of her long life - was a terrifying presence to the young girl.