The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy, gentleman / Laurence Sterne ; edited by Melvyn New and Joan New ; illustrated by Tom Phillips

Laurence Sterne

RA Collection: Book

Record number

24/853

Author

Imprint

London: The Folio Society, MMXX

Physical Description

2 volumes ([12], 231, 242-504, [4] pages, 11 unnumbered leaves of plates; [6], 173, [1] pages) : illustrations ; 27 cm.

General Note

Commentary volume with title: A commentary to accompany The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy, gentleman by Laurence Sterne.
Limitation page and marbled paper are tipped in.
"This edition of Tristram Shandy has been designed and typeset in Founder's Caslon types by Blundell Studios, Ltd. The text has been printed on Abbey Pure paper, and the illustrations on Ventique paper, by Lego S.p.A., Vicenza, Italy and bound by them in Charmant-Gewebe cloth printed and blocked with a design by Tom Phillips. The marbled paper is by Jemma Lewis, and this limitation page is printed letterpress on Hahnemühle Bugra Bütten laid paper by Hand & Eye, London. This edition is limited to 750 copies, signed and numbered by the artist, and 25 lettered copies hors de commerce." -- limitation page.
"Designed and typeset in Dante type by Blundell Studios Ltd. Printed on Abbey Pure paper by Lego S.p.A., Vicenza, Italy and bound by them in Krapprot cloth"--Commentary volume

Contents

Commentary volume: Preface / Patrick Wildgust -- Editor's introduction / Melvyn New -- A note on the text -- Glossary of terms of fortification -- Notes -- Further Reading

Copy Note

Copy number G of the hors de commerce edition.

Binding Note

Bound in Charmante-Gwebe cloth printed and blocked with a design by Tom Phillips. Title blocked in gold foil on spine. Top edge gilt. Commentary volume: Bound in Iris cloth blind-blocked with a design by Tom Phillips. Title blocked in gold foil on spine. Cloth-covered slipcase with top and bottom lips. Blocked in dark red foil on one side with a design by Tom Phillips.

Subject

Illustrated books

Contributors

Tom Phillips RA, illustrator
Melvyn New, editor
Joan New, editor
The Folio Society (London), publisher