Buy this book on-line Hardy, Thomas : The Return of The NativeThe Easton Press, Norfolk, Connecticut, 1978
[1978] Green full leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering. THIS IS NOT THE TRADE EDITION, OR RECENT REPRINT - IT'S THE BEAUTIFUL, FULL LEATHER 1978 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE EASTON PRESS. Frontispiece by John de Pol and woodcuts by Agnes Miller Parker, 416 pages. Sophisticated, fine binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: New, pristine. Bookplate on first pastedown endpaper. Free of binding cracks, tears. Small rubbed mark on fore-edge, else binding gilt NOT chipped or pieces missing due to abrasion - overall fine. Free of writing, dog-eared pages, and page tears. Book stored in temperature-controlled environment - no smelly damp stains or the smell of a previous smoker. Man's fate as a plaything of the gods or victim of the uncaring universe, overwhelmed by a world he cannot understand - such is the moral the reader might draw from Thomas Hardy's absorbing novel, The Return of the Native. The setting of this tale of love and jealousy is Egdon Heath, an area of moors in southern England once known as Wessex. Agnes Miller Parker illustrated this edition with her exquisite engravings in wood. A beautiful book in full leather, gilt designs and gilt lettering. In gift-giving condition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical, vintage book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: Agnes Miller Parker. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Hardy, Thomas : The Return of The Native. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Hardy, Thomas : THE RETURN OF THE NATIVEThe Folio Society, London, 1975
8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall. 413pp, with over 31wood engravings illustrations. Map of the Wessex and of the novels and poems on end papers. First published in 1878. Leather label on spine.. Illustr.: Peter Reddick.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Green Cloth.. Jacket: Slipcase Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Hardy, Thomas : THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres anciens, livres d'occasion, used books, incunabula and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |