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De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, 1822.

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Dequincey, Thomas, Confessions of an English: Dequincey, Thomas 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater'. Taylor & Hessey, London, 1822. 1st Edition Full polished black calf with decorative stamped spine. Thin gilt border on boards. Gold lettering

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CONFESSIONS OF AN ENGLISH OPIUM EATER: Author: Thomas de Quincey Published by: Henry Altemus, Philadelphia Date: Unknown Edition noted: Unknown Condition: Slight wear to top and bottom of spine Dimensions: H 6" x W 4.5"

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Thomas de Quincey. Suspiria De Profundis. Being a sequel to the confessions of an English Opium: Thomas de Quincey. Suspiria De Profundis. Being a sequel to the confessions of an English Opium Eater and other miscellaneous writings. Published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1871. 1st editio

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Confessions Of An English Opium Eater de Quincey HC Book League America Illustr.: Confessions Of An English Opium Eater de Quincey HC Book League Of America Illustrated. Good condition. Undated. Dark blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Embossed decoration to front cover. Bo

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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, Quincy: Thomas de Quincy, Confessions of an English Opium-EaterOxford: Limited Editions CLub, 1930. Near Fine. Limited E

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De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, 1822.

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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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De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, 1822.

Name: De Quincey (Thomas) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, first edition in book form, 1822.
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