SIGNED BY HARDY

Hardy, Thomas. The Works... Mellstock Edition. Etched frontispiece portrait by William Strang in Volume 1, map of Wessex in Volume 2. 37 volumes. 8vo, navy cloth decoratively stamped in gilt with TH monogram medallion of acorns and oak leaves on covers, with same acorn and leaf motif along spines; original printed dust jackets, variously but not heavily worn; bookplates of Edward Joseph Dent. one of 500 sets signed by hardy. London, 1919-20