[Rarebooks] FS: LEC Tess of the D'Urbervilles, illustrated by Agnes Miller Parker

[Charles Agvent]

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HARDY,  Thomas (PARKER, Agnes Miller). TESS OF THE  D'URBERVILLES.
New  York:  Limited  Editions Club 1956. 476 pp. Small  square  octavo
(5-1/2"  x 8-1/2") bound in heavy canvas with a reproduction of one of
the  color engravings and a green leather spine label stamped in gold.
Introduction  by  Robert  Cantwell. Copy #834 of 1500  illustrated  by
Agnes  Miller  Parker with 7 double-page color wood engravings and  24
black-and-white  engravings  in the text, SIGNED by the artist on  the
colophon page. Fine in Fine slipcase.                          $175.00

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