Sterne, (Lawrence) - The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy. [and] Suite et fin de la vie et des opinions de Tristram Shandy. Neuchatel, typographical society 1777 and London 1785. 3 vols. In-12° contemporary half calf with corners, xxiv, 286, 347, xvi, 299, 114 pp. 1 ff. One of Sterne's masterpieces of English literature. French translation of the first two parts by Joseph-Pierre Frénais and translation of the rest, given by Antoine Gilbert Griffet de Labaume in 1785. At the end of the book are Laurence Sterne's mélanges, lettres, pensées diverses, bons-mots and mémoires. Normal wear.

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