Confessions of an English Opium-Eater – Easton Press Collector’s Edition 1978

Author: Thomas De QuinceyPublisher: The Easton Press – Collector’s Library of Famous EditionsCopyright: 1950, 1978Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is Thomas De Quincey’s groundbreaking autobiographical account of his addiction to opium and its effects on his mind and body. First published in 1822, the work blends introspective memoir, psychological exploration, and vivid dreamlike passages, offering an early literary glimpse into substance dependence and altered consciousness.This beautiful Easton Press edition of Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is bound in genuine brown leather with ornate 24k gold embossing on the cover and spine. Part of the Collector’s Library of Famous Editions, this 1978 edition features:•Introduction by William Bolitho•12 striking lithographic illustrations by Zhenya Gay•Archival-quality acid-neutral paper•Gold gilded page edges•Satin ribbon bookmark•Smyth-sewn binding for lasting durability•Printed and bound in the USACondition: Excellent – minor shelf wear, pages clean and crisp. Includes original ex libris plate (signed by previous owner).A fine collectible for Easton Press enthusiasts, literary collectors, or fans of classic English literature.Ships securely with care.