Lot 179
De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition, 1822.
Hammer Price: £700
Description
De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition, lacking half-title and final advertisement f., occasional light finger-soiling, the odd spot, bookplates, 19th century morocco, gilt, spine darkened, extremities rubbed, g.e., 12mo, 1822.
⁂ "The most famous account of drug addiction in English literature." - Norman.
Description
De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition, lacking half-title and final advertisement f., occasional light finger-soiling, the odd spot, bookplates, 19th century morocco, gilt, spine darkened, extremities rubbed, g.e., 12mo, 1822.
⁂ "The most famous account of drug addiction in English literature." - Norman.
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