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London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, 1768. In two volumes. First edition; with "vaus" on p. 150 in first volume (later corrected to "vous"); and second volume with pp. 34-35 misnumbered and with "who have" on p. 133. 16mo. xx, (ii) (ad), 203; (iv), 208 pp. With half-titles in each volume, 16 pp. list of subscribers in first volume, the very rare ad leaf in same, and Sterne's engraved armorial crest at p. 38 in second volume. Contemporary quarter brown calf over marbled paper-covered boards, red morocco spine label, stamped in blind and in gilt, second volume expertly and unobtrusively rebacked, boards and extremities lightly worn and rubbed, spine somewhat dry; red speckled edges; a few scattered minor spots to text; short closed tear in top edge of pp. 9/10 in second volume, repaired short closed tear in top edge pp. 15/16 in same; in quarter green morocco slip case and chemise. Rothschild 1971; Grolier, English 54

A lovely copy of Sterne's final novel.