A Bibliography of the Works of Thomas Hardy 1865-1915, A. P. Webb — 1st Ed

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A Bibliography of the Works of Thomas Hardy 1865-1915, A. P. Webb — 1st Ed

Name: A Bibliography of the Works of Thomas Hardy 1865-1915, A. P. Webb — 1st Ed
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Publication: London, Frank Hollings, 1916

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xiii, 127.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains its structural integrity and has no major flaws, displaying only minor signs of careful handling such as slight rubbing and bumping to the spine ends and corners. The original dark blue fine-ribbed cloth is remarkably clean, and the intricate gilt medallion and spine lettering remain bright and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are supple with only occasional faint toning to the block edges, while the hinges remain securely tight. There is a neat, contemporary ownership inscription in ink to the front free endpaper ("C. E. Brumwell. 10. Broad Street. Hereford."); otherwise, the text block is bright, clean, and free of significant marks or foxing.

Catalogue Note: This is the true first edition of A. P. Webb’s important early bibliography of Thomas Hardy, issued in a dark blue, fine-ribbed cloth with a striking gilt floral medallion enclosing Hardy's 'TH' monogram to the front board. The title page is handsomely printed in red and black ink.

The book bears an appealing piece of provincial bookselling provenance: the contemporary ownership signature of C. E. Brumwell, who operated a prominent S.P.C.K. bookshop and stationers at 10 Broad Street in Hereford during the early 20th century. While not a genuinely rare text, true 1916 first editions in tight, highly presentable condition are increasingly uncommon on the open market, as many surviving copies suffer from heavily worn joints or faded cloth.

Published at the height of Thomas Hardy's later career as a poet, this beautifully bound bibliography stands as one of the earliest comprehensive scholarly records of his extensive body of work. Spanning fifty years of Hardy’s literary output from 1865 to 1915, Webb’s thorough reference provides invaluable details on first editions, secondary bindings, and periodical publications. It remains a fascinating and highly useful companion piece for any dedicated Hardy collector or student of Victorian literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: A. P. Webb

Book Publisher: Frank Hollings

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 127

Book Publication Year: 1916

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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