Lot 106 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman . [York] and London: [volumes 1-2 without imprint], R. and J. Dodsley [volumes 3-4], T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt [volumes 5-9], 1760-1767.
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- Estimate
- £3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $3,758–$6,263
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 13 December 2023
- Dimensions
- 150 x 94mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3287311
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Laurence Sterne, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman . [York] and London: [volumes 1-2 without imprint], R. and J. Dodsley [volumes 3-4], T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt [volumes 5-9], 1760-1767. Christie's, 13 Dec 2023, lot 106. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3287311.
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Laurence Sterne, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman . [York] and London: [volumes 1-2 without imprint], R. and J. Dodsley [volumes 3-4], T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt [volumes 5-9], 1760-1767. Christie's, 13 Dec 2023, lot 106. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3287311.
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