{"product_id":"the-well-beloved-by-thomas-hardy-1897-1st-edition-hardback","title":"The Well-Beloved by Thomas Hardy: 1897 1st Edition Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAAuthor: Thomas Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: 1897, Osgood, McElvaine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior: 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 \u0026amp; light waterdrop stains, very light foxing to leaves before title-page (see pic).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall, a top quality first edition of this classic novel of Wessex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military History Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67672127242539,"sku":"19393","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/1289\/5019\/files\/the-well-beloved-by-thomas-hardy-1897-1st-edition-hardback_19393_main_original.jpg?v=1791263826","url":"https:\/\/militaryhistorybooks.com\/products\/the-well-beloved-by-thomas-hardy-1897-1st-edition-hardback","provider":"Military History Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}