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Sterne, Laurence.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. York: Anne Ward; London: R. and J. Dodsley; London: T. Becket and P.A. Dehout, 1760--1767
- PAPER
8vo (147 x 92mm.), 9 volumes, first edition, signed by the author as usual on B1 of volumes 6, 7 and 9, editorial correction on B2 of volume 3, half-titles as called for, volume 7 in first state with errata on verso of title, engraved plate by Ravanet after Hogarth in volume 4, marbled leaf in volume 3, nineteenth-century polished calf gilt by W. Pratt, spines in six compartments with red and green morocco labels, gilt turn-ins, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, some leaves lightly washed, small piece of leather affixed to recto of E4 in volume 3 obscuring a few letters, Ravanet plates very slightly cropped at bottom, without blank A1 in volume 5, tear to half-title of volume 9 neatly repaired, title in same volume slightly short
Provenance
"J. Mulso", signature on title page of volumes 3-5, 7 and 9; "E.C. Weymouth", ownership stamp on titles to volumes 1 and 2
Literature
Rothschild II, 1970; Ashley V, p.204
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A handsome copy of perhaps the most playfully experimental novel in the English language.
"...L--d! said my mother, what is all this story about?-
A COCK and a BULL, said Yorick - And one of the best of its kind, I ever heard."