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1798 The Works of Laurence Sterne
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding
Complete in ten volumes.
Illustrated with a frontispiece to each volume. Collated, complete.
Leaf of marbled paper inserted to pages 111 and 112 in 'Tristram Shandy' Volume II, as issued.
A set collecting together the works of Laurence Stence, a novelist and clergyman, best known for his 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy', and 'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy'. Sterne discovered his talent and love for writing late in his life, after writing 'A Political Romance' in support of his dean in a church squabble. After this, he dedicated himself to writing, beginning 'Tristram Shandy' and publishing in 1759. It was successful upon its publication, and he received a lot of praise and admiration for his work.
Volumes I to IV contain 'Tristram Shandy', Volume V 'Sentimental Journey', Volumes VI, VII, and VIII 'Sermons', and Volumes IX and X 'Letters'.
'Tristram Shandy' is about the eponymous character, being a narration of his life. He spends a lot of the book going on tangents to try and explain something, resulting in him not describing his birth until Volume III out of IX.
'Sentimental Journey' is Sterne's novel based on his travel experiences through France and Italy. The publication helped establish travel writing as its own genre.
Bookplate of Edward Richard Pickering to the front paste downs, and his ink inscription to the recto of the frontispieces.
Condition
In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, very lightly rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Small chips to the tail of the joints of Volume I and Volume IX. Heavier patch of rubbing to the front board of Volume VI. A small amount of loss to the tail of the front board of Volume V, and to the tail of the rear board of Volume VI. Front hinge starting to Volumes II, VI, and VIII. Rear hinge starting to Volumes V and VII. Hinges starting to Volume I. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with a few scattered spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the frontispieces.
Very Good
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