The novelist's magazine. Vol. V, containing Tristram Shandy, The Chinese Tales, and The sisters

Sterne, Laurence

Published by printed for Harrison and Co. No. 18, Paternoster Row, London, 1781

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8vo in 4s, pp. 290; viii, [1], 10-115, [1]; iv, 9-169, [1]; texts in double column; contemporary full calf, red and green morocco labels on gilt-paneled spine; spine ends cracked, covers neatly reattached, green labels faded to brown; good and sound. The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy, gentleman. 8 engraved plates by Walker after Stothard; leaf C4 (pp. 19-20) printed in black; leaf of marbled paper inserted after p. 100; this appears to be the first one-volume edition of Sterne's classic; bound with: Chinese tales; or, the wonderful adventures of the Mandarin Fum-hoam: related by himself, to divert the Sultana, upon the celebration of her nuptials. Written in French by M. Gueulette. Translated by the Rev. Mr. Stackhouse. 3 engraved plates by Walker after Stothard; bound with: The sisters; or, the history of Lucy and Caroline Sanson, entrusted to a false friend. In two volumes. By the Rev. Dr. Dodd. 3 engraved plates by Walker after Stothard; lacking A2, and B2-3, likely due to a binder's error as there is no evidence of removal. NCBEL II, 950.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The novelist's magazine. Vol. V, containing Tristram Shandy, The Chinese Tales, and The sisters
• Publisher: printed for Harrison and Co. No. 18, Paternoster Row, London
• Publication Date: 1781
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