WINTER WORDS. In Various Moods and Metres.

Hardy, Thomas

London: Macmillan and Co., 1928. Original olive green cloth with monogram device in gilt, with dust jacket.

First Edition, which consisted of 5000 copies, of Hardy's last book -- a collection of 105 poems. From his "Introductory Note" it appears that Hardy intended to have this published on his birthday in June 1928, and he foresaw that it would be "probably my last appearance on the literary stage"; in fact he died in January 1928, and the book was published posthumously.

This is a fine copy (spine a little faded); the dust jacket is close-to-fine as well (one short closed tear). Purdy pp 252-262. Item #15571

Price: $200.00