Thomas Hardy — The Oxen
Hove, [E. Williams], 1915 . First edition. Paperback. A lovely example of the first trade edition of this charming Christmas poem by celebrated poet and novelist Thomas Hardy. The first trade edition of this work, which was first published in 'The Times' on December 24th 1915, and is here privately printed in the first trade edition, only four days later on December 28t.Purdy, pp. 175.A charming four stanza festive poem by Thomas Hardy, set on Christmas eve. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Front wrap lightly age toned to perimeters, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .