THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF TRISTRAM SHANDY GENTLEMAN
Written by Laurence Sterne; Graham Petrie; Gilbert Phelps. Illustrated by John Lawrence.
Stock no. 1830965
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1970. Very good condition.

Tristram begins his autobiography at his conception, complaining that his parents approached his creation without planning or forethought. He believes this was the start of his misfortunes, as his humors were out of balance from the very start. Tristram’s birth was equally disastrous, but before narrating it he feels compelled to explain the context... Edited by Graham Petrie. Introduction by Gilbert Phelps. Olive green patterned cloth boards, white title block with gilt title to spine. B/w wood engravings. 492 pages. Spine lightly faded. Title block lightly rubbed. Contents clean. Contained in publisher's slipcase which is a bit worn to top and tail with small splits, small mark to one side.

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THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF TRISTRAM SHANDY GENTLEMAN
Written by Laurence Sterne; Graham Petrie; Gilbert Phelps. Illustrated by John Lawrence.
Stock no. 1830561
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1970. Slightly better than very good condition.

Tristram begins his autobiography at his conception, complaining that his parents approached his creation without planning or forethought. He believes this was the start of his misfortunes, as his humors were out of balance from the very start. Tristram’s birth was equally disastrous, but before narrating it he feels compelled to explain the context... Edited by Graham Petrie. Introduction by Gilbert Phelps. Olive green patterned cloth boards, white title block with gilt title to spine. B/w wood engravings. 492 pages. Title block is scuffed, spine is lightly faded. Else a lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is bumped at one end of spine and worn at the other.

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