Hardy (Thomas) A Pair of Blue Eyes. A Novel, 3 vol., first edition in book form, with the mis-aligned 'c' in 'clouds' on page 5 of vol. 2, half-titles, vol. 3 with 16pp. Tinsley Brothers' catalogue at end dated March 1873 (often lacking), a few tiny marginal nicks or tears, vol. 3 p.257 with small chip to lower margin repaired, slight marginal browning, occasional very light soiling, vol. 3 lower hinge cracked but holding firm, modern tan crushed morocco, gilt, vol. 2 with a few scratches to lower cover, some very light rubbing to spine ends and corners, t.e.g., original blue cloth covers and spines bound in, very good copies, [Purdy, pp.8-13], 8vo, Tinsley Brothers, 1873.*** The rare first edition of Hardy's third novel, the first to be printed bearing his name. Around 500 copies were printed.