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The Works of Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne
1811
Printed for A. K. Newman and Co. : London
6" by 4"
[4], 355pp; [4], 334pp; [4], 252pp; [4], 192pp; [4], 330pp; [4], 320pp
SUMMARY
A small early edition of this collection of works by Laurence Sterne.
Early Edition,Illustrated
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
Early edition of this set being The Works of Laurence Sterne in the original paper covered boards.
Being six volumes out of this seven volume edition.
Collated with a frontispiece to Volume I.
Laurence Sterne was an Anglo-Irish novelist from the eighteenth century best known for 'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy', 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy' and 'Gentleman'.
Sterne also published many memoirs and sermons.
Prior owner's ink inscription from 1943 to the first pastedown of each volume.
CONDITION
In the original paper covered boards. Externally, sound. There is some bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. There is some wear to the bindings in these areas. Many of the joints are cracked. The hinges are strained but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription from 1943 to the first pastedown of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with a few light spots.
Overall Condition: 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.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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