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STERNE, Laurence (1713-1768). The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. Volumes I and II: [York, John Hinxman], 1760. Volumes III-IV London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1761. Volumes V-IX London: T. Becket and P.A. Dehont, 1762-1767. 9 volumes, 8° (150 x 85mm). Volume I with engraved frontispiece and dedication bound in from the second edition. Volume III with engraved frontispiece. Half-titles in volumes IV-VI, and IX. With Sterne's signature in ink, as usual, at the head of Chapter I in volumes V, VII and IX. (Lacks A1 in volume II, and the final leaf of text in volume VI, title to volume II affected by repaired tear.) Speckled calf gilt by Rivière, gilt edges (top edge soiled). FIRST EDITION. Rothschild 1870.
L. STERNE. A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. London: T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, 1768. 2 volumes, 8° (150 x 85mm). Half-titles. Sterne's engraved arms on D3v. Uniformly bound with the previous work. FIRST EDITION. Rothschild 1971; together with Sterne's Sermons, London: [1766]-1769] and Letters, London: 1775, together 10 volumes, 8°, both uniformly bound with the previous works; and 28 others, including Chatterton Works, London: 1803, 3 volumes, 8°, panelled calf by F. Bedford; and Goldsmith Works, London: 1820, 4 volumes, 8°, contemporary tree calf (rebacked). (49)
L. STERNE. A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. London: T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, 1768. 2 volumes, 8° (150 x 85mm). Half-titles. Sterne's engraved arms on D3v. Uniformly bound with the previous work. FIRST EDITION. Rothschild 1971; together with Sterne's Sermons, London: [1766]-1769] and Letters, London: 1775, together 10 volumes, 8°, both uniformly bound with the previous works; and 28 others, including Chatterton Works, London: 1803, 3 volumes, 8°, panelled calf by F. Bedford; and Goldsmith Works, London: 1820, 4 volumes, 8°, contemporary tree calf (rebacked). (49)
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Contains 10 additional volumes, with 49 volumes in the lot and not 39 as catalogued.