2005 The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy - Folio Society Hardcover Slipcase
£34 · Offered by eBay
Up for sale is a gorgeous collectible copy of Laurence Sterne's satirical masterpiece, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, published by the prestigious Folio Society in 2005. This beautiful edition features stunning wood-engraved illustrations by John Lawrence and is housed in its original custom pale blue slipcase. It features a striking, wrap-around illustrated full cloth binding that makes it a phenomenal display piece for any fine library collection. Condition: • The Book: Pristine, excellent condition. The illustrated cloth boards are bright, crisp, and entirely free of fading, rubbing, or handling marks. The binding remains remarkably tight, square, and structurally flawless. Inside, the pages are clean, crisp, and bright white with no writing, bookplates, or corner creases. • The Slipcase: Excellent, structurally sound condition. The protective slipcase is sturdy with completely secure, unbroken seams. It shows only the absolute minimum signs of light shelf storage from over the years, retaining excellent color. Special Features: Includes a beautiful, vibrant replication of Laurence Sterne's famous "Marbled Page" (the "motley emblem" of the novel's chaotic style) meticulously bound into the text block, staying completely faithful to the original 18th-century design. Please see the photos for exact visual condition details. I always ship in new boxes or bags with lots of padding! Thanks
- Publisher: The Folio Society
- Year: 2005
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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