HARDY, THOMAS: THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE

London, Smith, Elder & Co, 1886

FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. 8vo., original blue cloth, blocked in black with gilt lettering to spine, original floral endpapers. Later quarter green morocco and green solander box. Hinges and head and tail of spine repaired, a little foxing and joints a trifle rubbed.

Provenance: Booklabel of woman collector Martha Napier

Reference: Purdy, pp.50-54