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The Woodlanders Author: Hardy, Thomas Place: London Publisher: Macmillan and Co. Date: 1887 Description: 3 volumes. [4], 302 + [2] ad; [4], 328; [4], 316 pp. (8vo) original green cloth, front covers ruled in black, rear covers in blind, spines lettered in gilt. First edition in book form. Originally published as a serial in Macmillan's Magazine from May, 1886-April, 1887. Said to have been the author's favorite among the novels he wrote. Sadleir's first binding in smooth cloth. Purdy p 54ff; Sadleir 1120, Webb pp. 21-23. Lot Amendments Condition: Bumps with light fraying at ends of slightly leaning and darkened spines, corners bumped, mild soiling, slight rippling to cloth on Vol. II; hinges cracked or tender, light foxing to endpapers; very good. Item number: 348048