THE LIFE OF THOMAS HARDY Volume I: Early Life 1840-1891. Volume II: Later Years 1892-1928 (2 Volumes, complete) Compiles largely from Contemporary Notes, Diaries, and Biographical Memoranda, as well as from Oral Information in Conversations extending over many years.

New Edition 2 Volumes. 8vo. dark red cloth hardbacks, gilt. No dust jackets. 327pp., Indexed, with b/w tissue-guarded portrait frontispiece. 286pp., plus 2pp. Advertisements at end, Indexed, with tissue-guarded portrait engraved frontispiece (partially detached). A clean set with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims. Volume II has 6 pages with a closed tear across the centre, repaired with clear tape which has since left brown stain marks although the text is still legible. Light wear to tops and bases of spines and a couple of small spots of white paint also to spines. Overall a Good Set.