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Lot 176
Sale 800 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
Lots 1-273
Nov 12, 2020
4:00AM CT
Lots 274-476
Nov 13, 2020
4:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Lot Description
STERNE, Laurence (1713-1768). A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. London: T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, 1768.
2 volumes, 16mo (144 x 90 mm). Half-titles. Contemporary calf gilt, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, red morocco lettering-pieces gilt in one compartment, the rest gilt-decorated, turn-ins gilt, edges gilt (slight wear to joints and extremities); reddish-brown cloth slipcase.
FIRST EDITION of Sterne's successful novel which is credited with popularizing travel accounts in the late 18th century. ESTC T14747.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

