Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Laurence Sterne Laurence Sterne 1808 J. Johnson, T. Becket, R. Baldwin et al : London 8.5" by 6" xvii [2], 2-489; 448; 426; 447pp SUMMARY A wonderfully illustrated four volume edition of the works of Anglo-Irish novelist and cleric Laurence Sterne. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with eleven plates to volume I - including one coloured plate of marbling - eight to volume II, five to volume III, and three to volume IV. Collated, complete.An early set of Sterne's collected works, featuring illustrations by Thomas Stothard and John Thurston. Stothard's illustrations first appeared in a ten volumes in 1798 by Cadell & Davies; his marbled leaf appears in volume I. Thurston's illustrations first appeared in an 1802 edition.Featuring two of Sterne's best known works - 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' and 'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy' - alongside his sermons, and other shorter works.With half titles to each volume.With a Chelsea Book Club label to the tail of each front pastedown. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Rubbing to spines, with minor losses of leather to back strips, with further losses to the front joint of volume I. Minor losses of leather to back strip head and tails. Heads and tails of joints of volumes I and II, head of front joint of volume III, and rear joint of volume IV all starting, with boards firmly held. Booksellers labels to tail of front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Laurence Sterne
Publisher: J. Johnson, T. Becket, R. Baldwin et al
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Novels
Illustrator: Thomas Stothard; John Thurston
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1808
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 3.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
