The Dynasts Part 3 and The Queen of Cornwall, Thomas Hardy — 2 Volumes Complete

£22.95

The Dynasts Part 3 and The Queen of Cornwall, Thomas Hardy — 2 Volumes Complete

Name: The Dynasts Part 3 and The Queen of Cornwall, Thomas Hardy — 2 Volumes Complete
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 2015-EV-F-VG-3
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Condition

Fine: Publisher’s original leather binding shows light wear to the extremities, most noticeable at the spine. Faint handling marks are present across the boards, though clean overall; all gilt decoration and lettering remain sharp, bright, and well-defined. Binding are square, tight, and structurally sound. Internally, the contents remains bright, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread. The original fabric bookmarks are fully intact.

Description

First pocket edition, published by Macmillan & Co., London, 1924. Complete in two volumes, containing Part III of Thomas Hardy's monumental verse drama The Dynasts together with The Queen of Cornwall. Issued in Macmillan's attractive leather-bound pocket format, this edition combined portability with elegant production and remain desirable among Hardy collectors. Early pocket editions in such well-preserved condition are increasingly difficult to encounter.

Written by Thomas Hardy, The Dynasts stands among the most ambitious works in English literature: an epic poetic drama chronicling the Napoleonic Wars on a vast historical and philosophical scale. The Queen of Cornwall, Hardy's retelling of the Tristan and Iseult legend, reflects his enduring fascination with myth, fate, and human passion. Together, these volumes showcase Hardy's achievements as a poet and dramatist beyond the novels for which he is best known.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Thomas Hardy

Book Publisher: Macmillan & Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Classic Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1924

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Book Binding: Leather

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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