COLERIDGE, S[AMUEL] T[AYLOR]. Christabel: Kubla Khan, A Vision: The Pains of Sleep. London: Printed for John Murray, 1816. <I>8vo, rebound in calf, spine elaborately gilt; slipcase.</I> FIRST EDITION, with half-title (<I>lacking publisher's advertisements</I>). Ashley I:204; Grolier/<I>English</I> 70; Hayward 207. | Christie's

Sale 7873

Books and Autographs

New York, East

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22 May 1996

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Lot 109

COLERIDGE, S[AMUEL] T[AYLOR]. Christabel: Kubla Khan, A Vision: The Pains of Sleep. London: Printed for John Murray, 1816. 8vo, rebound in calf, spine elaborately gilt; slipcase. FIRST EDITION, with half-title (lacking publisher's advertisements). Ashley I:204; Grolier/English 70; Hayward 207.

Price realised

USD 1,955

Estimate

USD 600 - USD 800

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COLERIDGE, S[AMUEL] T[AYLOR]. Christabel: Kubla Khan, A Vision: The Pains of Sleep. London: Printed for John Murray, 1816. 8vo, rebound in calf, spine elaborately gilt; slipcase. FIRST EDITION, with half-title (lacking publisher's advertisements). Ashley I:204; Grolier/English 70; Hayward 207.
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