Coleridge, Samuel Taylor.

8vo, first edition, uncut in original blue-grey boards, engraved portrait  by Meyer attached to upper paste-down, rebacked with white label printed in black, corners slightly bumped, covers slightly soiled, some slight spotting to the text

Anne Reiner and F.G. Reiner, book-label

Haney 26; Wise 45; Healy 1733; Sterling 190; Tinker 697

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."

Sibylline Leaves was first intended to be published alongside Biographica Literaria, thus explaining the 'Vol II' signatures throughout. It contains the first appearance of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" in its better known revised form, and the great odes "Dejection" and "France".

This copy has corrections in a contemporary hand, taken from the errata sheet included. There is also a poem (eight verses of four lines) on 2pp. of the rear endpapers in the same hand, beginning "Not a drum was heard, nor a funeral note', and ending "But we left him alone with his glory."