STERNE, LAURENCE. 1713-1768. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. [York: Printed by John Hinxman], 1760 (volumes I and II; London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 (volumes III and IV); London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt, 1762-1767 (volumes V-IX). — STERNE, LAURENCE. 1713-1768. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. [York: Printed by John Hinxman], 1760 (volumes I and II; London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 (volumes III and IV); London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt, 1762-1767 (volumes V-IX).

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Estimate: $7,000–$9,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831107
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Laurence Sterne, STERNE, LAURENCE. 1713-1768. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. [York: Printed by John Hinxman], 1760 (volumes I and II; London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 (volumes III and IV); London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt, 1762-1767 (volumes V-IX). Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 124. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831107.

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Laurence Sterne, STERNE, LAURENCE. 1713-1768. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. [York: Printed by John Hinxman], 1760 (volumes I and II; London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 (volumes III and IV); London: Printed for T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt, 1762-1767 (volumes V-IX). Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 124. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831107.

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