Sterne, Lawrence
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy
£693
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
volume 1 and 2: London, 1760, Second edition; volume 3 and 4: London, 1761, First editions, frontispiece in volume 3, original boards, uncut, bindings somewhat rubbed and soiled; volume 5 and 6: London: T. Becket & P.A. De Hondt, 1762, First editions, volume 5 with Sterne's signature, volume 6 one board detached; volumes 7-9: London: T. Becket & P.A. De Hondt, 1765-67, First editions, volumes 7 and 9 with Sterne's signature, contemporary green half roan, rubbed, upper cover detached, volumes 1-2 and 5-6 all contemporary calf (but none matching), volumes 2-4 with bookplate of Lord Prestongrange; sold not subject to return
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.