Thomas Hardy - Jude The Obscure - 1896

This is a First Edition copy, of Thomas Hardy's "Jude The Obscure". The title was published in 1896 as is Volume VIII of Hardy's "Wessex Novels". The book is in Fair condition, and displays nicely. It would make a great addition to any private library or collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Fair overall condition
- Rare 1st Edition, dated 1896
- Tipped-in black & white Frontispiece
- Pages & plates are mostly straight & clean - a little occasional wear
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are generally clean - some minor wear & marking
- Ex-library copy - rebound and with ex-library cards & stamps

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SUMMARY

- Jude The Obscure
- Written & Illustrated by Thomas Hardy
- Printed 1896, 1st Edition, First Printing
- Published by Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., London
- Hardback

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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY

Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.

Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.

Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.

Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.

Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.

Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.

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SHIPPING

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