The Well-Beloved

Background details

The Well-Beloved was written by Thomas Hardy

First published by Osgood McIlvaine & Co in 1897. This is a first edition as per PurdyPp92-96 Dark green bold-ribbed cloth; front blocked with gold with TH monogram medallion. Back plain; gold lettered on spine. Plain end-papers with gilt top, fore edge and tail trimmed

Condition of Book

Some pencil marks inside cover 1st Edition, $350.00, G8043 And other miscellaneous pencil marks inside back cover. Top and bottom of spine creased. Some foxing inside fron and back covers. Spine not faded and all block gold impression very crisp

Book Details

• Category: Antique Books
• Purchased: 2002
• Price Paid: $233.00
• First Edition?: Yes
• Condition?: Very Fair. Some Foxing
• Comments: UK first edition