THE EARLY LIFE OF THOMAS HARDY 1840-1891.
Compiled largely from contemporary notes, letters, diaries, and biographical memoranda, as well as from oral information in conversations extending over many years. Pp. xii+328(last blank), 13 plates (frontispiece with tissue guard), full page plan, tipped-in 4 page facsimile letter, text drawing, index; [and] THE LATER YEARS OF THOMAS HARDY 1892-1928. Pp. xii+286+[2](advertisements), 12 plates (frontispiece and 2 others with tissue guards), appendices, index; uniform olive green cloth, lettered and decorated in gilt, edges a trifle rubbed, the second volume slightly flecked; t.e.g.; a little light foxing; Macmillan, London, 1928; 1930. First editions. Purdy, pp. 262-273. * According to Purdy, the work is 'in reality an autobiography. Though Mrs. Hardy's name stands on the title page, her work was confined to a few editorial touches, and the writing is throughout Hardy's own.... the four concluding chapters of the second volume are Mrs. Hardy's work. Item #116518
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