Thomas Hardy Far from the Madding Crowd. Published Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1958.Hardback, octavo format, no dustjacket, slipcase. Original binding of quarter brown leather over purple pictorial paper, with gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated with wood engravings by Agnes Miller Parker. Limited edition of 1500 copies, of which this is number 770.Signed by the artist to the limitation page. The Monthly Letter for the Limited Editions Club and additional engraving signed by the artist loosely inserted to front. Page edges slightly browned, otherwise the book is in very good condition in good condition covers, which are rubbed to spine. Slipcase present and in good condition, edgeworn with small loss to leading edge.