Condition: Exterior: Unique rebinding in brown cloth boards half morocco bound plus (see pics), minimal softening to corners and spine tail, embossed gilted decoration to spine in good order
Interior: Gilt tops, other edges uncut; Half-title page has separated at the hinge with the blank leaf opposite (see pic), overall very secure. Leaves; slightly edge-browned, one faint corner-turn (p.121), a few small & light waterdrop stains, very light foxing to leaves before title-page (see pic).
Original Boards: Black leather front, spine backstrip and rear form the last three leafs of the book, having been expertly incorporated as part of the rebinding process.
Overall, a top quality first edition of this classic novel of Wessex.
First edition.
The product is a first edition rebound hardback copy of "The Well-Beloved" by Thomas Hardy, printed in 1897 in the United Kingdom. Published by Osgood, McElvaine, this original edition includes the original boards and is a valuable addition to any collector's library. Written in English, this special edition showcases Hardy's craftsmanship and is a prized piece for book enthusiasts.
