THE WORKS OF LAURENCE STERNE, A.M. Prebendary of York, and Vicar of Sutton on the Forest, and of Stillington Near York. To Which Is Prefexed an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author. (7-volume set)
London: Printed for the Proprietors, 1783. Leather. 7 vols. A complete set of seven small hardcover books attractively bound in 18th-century leather. Good condition overall. Spines rubbed and a bit crinkly-looking. On volume I, the head of the spine is torn and thereis a small ink stain on the side edge. Spine labels chipped on volumes I, II, IV, and V. Owner signatures inside. Occasional old pen scribbles in volume I. Mild insect damage to side edge of last 30 or so pages in volume II. Frontispiece torn out of volumes IV-VII. Front free endpaper torn in volume VI. Pages a bit browned with age and have occasional mild stains and blemishes. Text is still easily legible, and binding is secure. Item #175862
An anthology of writings by Anglican cleric and novelist Laurence Sterne (1713-1768). Each volume measures approx. 6.7" x 4.2"
Price: $500.00