HARDY, THOMAS. The Woodlanders.

RARE TRIPLE-DECKER HARDY, THOMAS. The Woodlanders. 3 volumes. 8vo, original (primary) binding of smooth green cloth with 2-rule black border and inner frame with rounded corners, lightly rubbed, tips slightly bumped; hinges tender or starting; ads bound at end of Volume 1; cloth folding box, some wear. London: Macmillan and Co., 1887

first edition of hardy's own favorite among his novels, and considered his best. Purdy 54-60; Sadleir 1120.