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Tristram Shandy
by Laurence Sterne
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like New/Like New
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About This Item
The Franklin Library, 1981. First Thus. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition Thus. Published by Franklin Library, 1981. Octavo. Bound in red leather stamped in gold. Gilt decoration to boards and spine. Two raised spine bands, marbled endpapers and sewn-in satin bookmark. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. A fine copy of this wonderful leatherbound edition of this classic novel by Laurence Sterne. Illustrated by Harry Furniss. 542 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Synopsis
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (or, more briefly, Tristram Shandy) is a novel by Laurence Sterne in the form of a poioumenon. It was published in nine volumes, the first two appearing in 1759, and seven others following over the next 10 years. It was not always held in high esteem by other writers (Samuel Johnson responded that, "Nothing odd will do long. Tristram Shandy did not last.
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- Southampton Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 91174
- Title
- Tristram Shandy
- Author
- Laurence Sterne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- The Franklin Library
- Date Published
- 1981
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