George Moore — Hail and Farewell!

London, William Heinemann, 1911-14. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition set of George Moore's autobiographical trilogy, set in the picturesque Irish country. The first editions. Volume I is the disputed issue - Gilcher's second, Danielson's first - with additional advertising leaf before half-title; first issue of Volume II, with errata slip, and errors on pages 170 and 203 uncorrected; Volume III is the second issue, with cancel half-title.'Hail and Farewell!' is an autobiographical trilogy by George Moore, a moving and profound tale of the exploration of personal and cultural identity. The novel is set in early twentieth century Ireland, brought to life in vivid detail by the author, who grew up in County Mayo. Volume I is titled 'Ave', Volume II 'Salve', Volume III 'Vale&apos.George Moore was an Irish novelist, known for his naturalist writings, inspired by the French realists, such as Emile Zola. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities, resulting in small tears to the head and tail of the spines, more so to 'Salve&apos. Spines are a little faded. A few light marks to the cloth. Front hinge of 'Ave' is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .