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CONFESSIONS OF AN ENGLISH OPIUM EATER BY THOMAS DE QUINCEY, FIRST EDITION 1822

$2,250.00

Confessions of an English Opium Eater by Thomas De Quincey, a rare 1st edition of the author's autobiographical classic published by Taylor Hessey London 1822. A dramatic exploration of opium addiction by the author with interesting and relevant observations. The first public examination of drug addiction in serious literary form.

H. 8" W. 5" D. 1"
B625-15A

Style: Traditional
Origin: English
Period: 19th Century

 


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