Limited edition of 1500 copies.

Signed by the illustrator to the edition page.

Octavo and bound in the publisher's quarter vellum with paper-covered boards, gilt spine titles and rules, 484pp, top edge in gilt and deckle pages.

The first edition of this novel to contain illustrations by English-American artist and author, Clare Leighton, who was known for her woodcut engravings.

Illustrated with twelve striking wood engravings.

Collated, and complete.

A wonderfully illustrated edition of the sixth novel from English author, Thomas Hardy. First published in 1878 in the magazine 'Belgravia', this novel follows Clym Yeobright as he returns to his hometown of Egdon Heath to become a schoolmaster.

Bound in the publisher's quarter vellum with paper-covered boards. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and a little discolouration to vellum. Internally, firmly bound. The deckle pages are bright and clean. The book looks unread as many pages are still uncut on the bottom margins.