1926’s Vintage Book Tess of the D’Urbevilles,

This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926.

Often set in the semi fictional region of Wessex, Thomas Hardy (1840 – 1928) was a novelist and poet. Taking its name from the medieval region of Southern England, Hardy’s Wessex as it came to be known, expanded within his literary landscape to cover Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Initially, it had been used for the local surroundings of his native Dorchester, for which he created the fictional name Casterbridge. This use of fictitious names continued with the expansion of the region. One of his more famous works, Tess of the D’Urbervilles (1891) is set in North Dorset during the 1870s. Thematically, it is a novel of social class, justice, fate and morality, within the scope of women and gender equality.

Set across 508 pages, this limited edition copy published in 1926
The specific print run limited to 1,500 copies and bound in waxed cloth over board
Presented in good, clean original order with minor sun fading to spine
Illustrated throughout with engravings by Vivien Gribble, including charming chapter headings
Fascinating fold out map to rear with locations throughout Hardy’s Wessex

This is a fine vintage copy of Tess of the D’Urbervilles, a nicely presented limited edition example with a map and charming illustrations. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 16cm (6.25”)
Max Depth: 4.5cm (1.75”)
Max Height: 23cm (9”)