Lot 214
De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, 1822.
Hammer Price: £1,100
Description
De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, lacking half-title and advertisement leaf at end, bookplate to front pastedown, the odd spot, modern dark blue calf by Hatchards, g.e., slightly rubbed, spine lightly sunned, 12mo, Taylor and Hessey, 1822.
⁂ “The most famous account of drug addiction in English literature.” - Norman.
Description
De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, lacking half-title and advertisement leaf at end, bookplate to front pastedown, the odd spot, modern dark blue calf by Hatchards, g.e., slightly rubbed, spine lightly sunned, 12mo, Taylor and Hessey, 1822.
⁂ “The most famous account of drug addiction in English literature.” - Norman.
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