[Laurence Sterne]. A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick. London: Printed for T. B...
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[Laurence Sterne]. A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick. London: Printed for T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt, 1768.2 volumes, small 8vo. Half-titles in both volumes, list of subscribers in volume I, Sterne's engraved coat-of-arms on leaf D3v in volume II. Lacking advertisement leaf. Later speckled calf, gilt lettering pieces, by Atelier Bindery, all edges gilt; quarter morocco slipcase.
FIRST EDITION, ordinary paper issue. Rothschild's variant 2 of vol. I, p. 150 with "vous" and Rothschild variant 1 of vol. II, p. 133 with "whho ave."
Condition: Joints rubbed and hinges cracked; light scuffing and other edgewear; some glue stains to bookplates. Scattered soiling and pale spotting to text.
References: Grolier, English, 54; Lowndes 2509; Rothschild 1971; Tinker 1978.
Provenance: Charles E. Keene (bookplate); Edward P. Borden (booklabel); Maurice Rosenfeld (bookplates).
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2025 December 15 - 16 Rare Books Signature® Auction #6323 (go to Auction Home page)
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