The Works of Laurence Sterne. Edited by George Saintsbury. (With illustrations by E.J. Wheeler.).
London: J. M. Dent & Co., 1894. First edition with the Saintsbury contributions, 1/150 large paper copies (this #83) for England and America. 8vo. 6 volumes: xxxvi, (2), 208; (8), 236; (6), 229; xv, 139; xix, 144; vii, (2), 167 pp. Two portrait frontispieces, 16 plates, some in color. Includes "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" (first three volumes), "A Sentimental Journey through France and England" (volume four), and "The Letters and Sermons and Miscellaneous Writings" (the final two volumes). Sterne (1713-1768), Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman, is best known for his celebrated comic novel "Tristram Shandy." Front joint of volume six repaired, otherwise a very good set in an attractive binding. Near contemporary green three-quarter morocco, gilt, gilt titles and decorations between raised bands on spine, marbled boards and endpapers, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, by M. Jackel & Co., NY. (9733). Item #62860
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