The Art of Thomas Hardy
by [Larry McMurtry Collection] Lionel Johnson
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Extremities gently rubbed, offsetting to end papers, toned throughout, dust jacket torn with areas of loss to head of spine not
- Seller
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Addison, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Lionel Johnson. J. E. Barton, John Lane, contributors. Vernon Hill, William Strang, portraits. The Art of Thomas Hardy.
London: John Lane and the Bodley Head Ltd., 1923. First edition. 12mo. 357pp. Frontispiece and one additional portrait. Publisher's green cloth hardcover boards, stamped in gilt to spine, blind-stamped frames to front, top edge painted, original unclipped dust jacket showing retail price of eight shillings and sixpence.
From the collection of Larry McMurtry, at his home in Archer City, Texas. His book, with personal brand-mark bookplate.
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- Bookseller
- InkQ Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 255
- Title
- The Art of Thomas Hardy
- Author
- [Larry McMurtry Collection] Lionel Johnson
- Book Condition
- Used - Extremities gently rubbed, offsetting to end papers, toned throughout, dust jacket torn with areas of loss to head of spine not
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 12mo
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- Gilt
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