Lot 37
  • 37

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor.

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Remorse. A Tragedy in Five Acts. For W. Pople, 1813
8vo, prologue by Charles Lamb, original blue-grey wrappers, uncut, preserved in red cloth chemise, spine lettered in gilt, some slight spotting and staining

Provenance

Brent Gration-Maxfield, ownership inscription dated 1968; Simon Nowell-Smith and his wife Judith Adams Nowell-Smith, book-labels; Bertram Rota, Catalogue 300 (2002), The Simon Nowell-Smith Collection, item 227

Literature

Haney 16; Wise 29; Healey 1725; Tinker 690

 

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

One of Coleridge's earlier works, in fine condition.