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COLERIDGE, SAMUEL TAYLOR. Autograph Manuscript Signed, “S.T.
Coleridge,” in pencil, notes concerning a book, written on a leaf probably removed from a
copy of the same work. A note, in unknown hand and in pencil, written at lower edge
recto, indicates that Coleridge’s notes concern
Defensio Fidei Nicaenae
by Georgio Bullo
(Ticini [Pavia], 1784). 1 page, 8vo; moderate foxing at edges, horizontal folds.
Np, circa 1805
[1,000/1,500]
“
Bought this work at Catania October 2, 1805. I finished the careful perusal of this volume, at
Messina, 12 Oct. . . . , having read in the same time the Pastor Fido. Heaven knows I need to lose
myself inThoughts and Subjects the most remote from my existing circumstances, baffled as I am daily,
detained, & almost hopeless of arriving in England this year.The miserum!”
WITH
—
Two items: Ernest Hartley Coleridge. Autograph Letter Signed, to “My dear Sir,” thanking
him for sending the note on S.J.C’s visit to Sicily, expressing hope that the publication of S.J.C’s let-
ters would bring pleasure to American readers, explaining that he does not intend to select for
publication only those letters that show Coleridge in the best light. 4 pages, 8vo, personal stationery,
written on a single folded sheet.Torquay, 12 January 1885 * Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Poetical and
Dramatic Works
. 17 of 24 copies on Whatman’s paper. Bookplate of George Allison Armour on
front free endpaper of fist volume. 4 volumes. 8vo,
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4
vellum, worn; joints cracked. London, 1877.